Overview

• Merseyside Police have extended Section 34 dispersal and Section 60 stop-and-search orders in Liverpool city centre until May 19 to address ongoing youth-related anti-social behaviour.
• Recent incidents include intimidation, suspected drug dealing, and assaults, with large groups of youths gathering in areas such as Liverpool ONE and Chavasse Park.
• Multiple arrests have been made, including a 15-year-old for affray and weapon possession, a 17-year-old for racial abuse, and an 18-year-old for robbery and drug possession.
• Police are collaborating with Liverpool ONE and local councils, leveraging CCTV and patrols to identify suspects and ensure public safety.
• Authorities are appealing to parents and carers to monitor their children’s activities, warning that those responsible for disturbances will face police action.