Overview
- Jack Arthington, 18, of Wallasey Village, was named by police and charged with burglary, theft and driving offences after Monday’s incident.
- Charges include two counts of burglary dwelling and theft, burglary with intent, criminal damage, theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article.
- He was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court today.
- Police say a suspected stolen car failed to stop in Moreton at about 10:15am on November 24 before damaging the level crossing at Leasowe; a tactical stop on Avondale Avenue ended the pursuit and a man was arrested after a foot chase.
- Reeds Lane has reopened and Merseyrail and local bus services are operating normally, as officers continue to seek CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage via Operation Castle, with Crimestoppers available for anonymous tips.