As most of us gorge on selection boxes, panic over the roasties and crack open the Baileys, detectives in Merseyside remain on the hunt for fugitives seeking to evade justice.
Merseyside Police has shared a list of the most wanted suspects at large this Christmas and are asking for the public's help. Some are wanted on suspicion of breaching court orders or their licence conditions while others face questioning for drug dealing, domestic violence, disorder and in one case attempted murder and kidnap.
Inspector Paul New, of the Force Fugitive Team, said: "If you recognise any of these men, or hold any information as to their whereabouts, let us know and we will take the appropriate action to bring them to justice.
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“Our enquiries remain ongoing to return them to prison and face the courts.”
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
Aaron Bech
Aaron Bech, 27, is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of kidnap and attempted murder. He is described as white, 6ft tall, of medium build with brown hair. He has links to the South Sefton area, Liverpool, Formby and Lancashire.
Lee Johnson
Lee Johnson, 20, from Kirkby, is wanted on warrant for reportedly failing to comply with a suspended sentence supervision order. Johnson is white, 5ft 2in tall, of slight build with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him.
Lewis Edwards
Lewis Edwards, 22, is wanted on a prison recall and also on warrant for failing to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court in October, in relation to allegations of possession of and supply, use and manufacture of Class B drugs. Edwards is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, of slim build with brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in Southport but he is also known to frequent the Bootle area.
Andrew James Armstrong
Andrew James Armstrong, 37, from Netherton, is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court in relation to allegations of possession with intent to supply and harvesting of a cannabis farm. Armstrong is white, 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with brown hair and green eyes. He also has links to the Bootle, Kirkby and Southport areas.
Joseph Michael Johnson-Hogan
Joseph Michael Johnson-Hogan, aka Joey Hogan, 24, is wanted on a warrant issued by South Sefton Magistrates Court for failing to appear in relation to allegations of violent disorder, possession of a knife and drugs. Hogan is white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with brown hair and brown eyes. He also has links to Aintree, St Helens, Liverpool city centre and Everton.
Michael Vallis
Michael Vallis, 33, is wanted on warrant for failing to appear in relation to an allegation of domestic violence assault and criminal damage. Vallis is white, 6ft 7in tall, of large build with ginger hair and ginger/brown facial hair. He also has links to the Tarleton, Southport, Bootle and London areas.
Christopher Gorman
Christopher Gorman, 37, is wanted for numerous offences including breach of bail conditions, allegations of threats to kill and malicious communications. Gorman is described as white, approximately 5ft 4in tall with short brown hair. He has links to the Huyton and Tuebrook areas.
Shumraza Khan
Shumraza Khan, 32, is wanted for failing to appear in court in connection with drug driving and disqualified driving offences on the M62. Khan is Asian, 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with black hair and brown eyes. He is known to give false details and has links to Sheffield, the West Midlands and Derby.
Jordan Walmsley
Jordan Walmsley, 28, is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of drug supply. He is described as white, 5ft 7in, of medium build with brown hair and brown eyes. He has links to the Southport, Formby and Blackpool areas
Joseph Keatley
Joseph Keatley, 24, from Seaforth is wanted for questioning in relation to allegations of wounding. He is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with brown hair. He has links to the South Sefton area.
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