Southport man arrested after reports of banging at Sussex Road shop

Police have arrested two men in connection with burglary offences in Southport

At around 3.20am this morning, Wednesday 28 October, a call was received reporting banging noises coming from a shop on Sussex Road, Southport. Patrols made to the scene and detained a man nearby.

A 38-year-old man from Southport was arrested on suspicion of Burglary non dwelling. He has been taken to a police station to be questioned by detectives.

In a separate investigation, an 18-year-old man from Netherton was arrested on suspicion of Burglary dwelling in Litherland in August in which a two vehicles were stolen from the driveway.

The man arrested has also been taken to a police station for questioning. He was additionally arrested on suspicion of Possession of MDMA and Possession of Ketamine after items were found at a premises.

Chief Superintendent Karl Baldwin, Sefton Area Commander, said: “These arrests are a glimpse into the relentless work we are carrying out on a daily basis to tackle burglary offences in Sefton and across Merseyside.

“We recognise the impact that burglary has on residents and businesses alike, and we will respond to all information given, and continue to share these positive results ensure our resources are focussed in the right areas.

“Information from the public is a vital part of our efforts to disrupt burglars and ensure they are put before the courts to prevent other homeowners becoming victims.”

If you have any information about burglary, contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website:https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here:https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.

In an emergency always call 999.