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Ellen Kirwin

Faces of 21 people police want to speak to immediately

Police want to speak to these 21 people about recent crimes across Merseyside.

CCTV images have been released in a bid to help investigations into crimes committed in the region. The crimes range from a high value storage unit burglary to a stabbing in a city centre McDonald's.

Merseyside police believe the people pictured in these appeals have information that could solve active cases. All appeals listed have been released from the start of Janaury this year, however some crimes date back to June 2022.

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Here we've rounded up some of Merseyside Police's most recent appeals. Police are urging the public to come forward if they have any information about the people pictured. People are asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Designer clothes and trainers were stolen from Bootle

Five men who may have information following a high-value burglary at a storage unit on Derby Road, Bootle (Merseyside Police)

Five men are wanted by police to help with their investigations after designer items stolen. Police said the items which were taken had a high value and were in two storage lockers.

The burglary took place at a unit on Derby Road, Bootle, between between 6pm on Tuesday, June 28, and 2pm on Wednesday, June 29, last year. Officers have images of five men they want to speak to in connection to the burglary.

They believe that the men pictured will have information about the incident. A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "If you recognise them, contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with 22000457198."

Woman seriously injured in frightening Baa Bar attack

Police issued CCTV image of a man who may have information following an assault at Baa Bar (Merseyside Police)

At around 3am on February 10, Merseyside Police received a report that a man approached a woman inside Baa Bar on Fleet Street before punching her. She was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her eye.

They have now issued CCTV images of a man they believe could assist with their investigation. Detective Constable Dave Gaskell said: "This was an unprovoked and frightening attack that left a woman with a serious injury to her face and we are working to find the suspect so we can bring them to justice.

"Everyone should be able to go out and feel safe in our city without the fear of being attacked. If you recognise the man pictured then please let us know, as we believe he may hold vital information that can support our ongoing investigation."

Man stabbed in city centre McDonald's was trying to break up fight

CCTV appeal after man stabbed in McDonalds Ranelagh Street, Liverpool (Merseyside Police)

Police were called to the McDonald's on Ranelagh Street after reports a man had been stabbed in the arm. At the scene they found the victim, in his 20s, had been injured and needed medical assistance.

It was reported the victim had tried to step in to stop a fight between two men he did not know, before he was stabbed. The two men then ran from the scene.

An investigation has been launched and, following CCTV enquiries, police have released a picture of a man who they believe could have information to help their investigation into the incident, at around 11.30pm on Saturday, February 4.

Man punched and glassed with bottle in Birkenhead bar

CCTV appeal after a man had glass bottles thrown at him in Bam Buddha Lounge, on Conway Street (Merseyside Police)

A man was repeatedly punched and had glass bottles thrown at him in a Birkenhead bar and police believe the man pictured may have information that could help their investigation.

The victim was injured in an "unprovoked" attack while enjoying a night out in Bam Buddha Lounge, on Conway Street. The man, in his 40s, needed treatment for a cut on his head after the assault.

Police say the suspect punched the victim several times and then hit him with glass bottles, at around 4am on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Detective Constable Adam Cooper said: "If you were at Bam Buddha Lounge on the night in question and saw or captured what happened, please come forward and we will take action. If you have information, please contact us @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000916692."

Burglar broke into home in middle of night while family slept

CCTV image of a man who may have information to assist our enquiries into a reported burglary in Litherland (Merseyside Police)

A burglar broke into a home in the night and stole money, phones, watches and more.

Detectives have issued an image of a man who they would like to speak to, as they believe he may have information about the burglary. The incident was reported on Wednesday, January 4, after a property was broken into overnight.

The suspect targeted a house on Nunsford Close, Litherland, and some of the reported stolen items included a wallet, a credit card, a mobile phone, a watch and cash. Officers say if you recognise this man, come forward to assist the investigation.

Fight breaks out in Bootle pub leaving two men injured

Detectives have now issued CCTV images of four men they believe could assist with their investigation following an assault at the Jolly's pub in Bootle (Merseyside Police)

Police have issued CCTV of four men they believe could assist with an ongoing investigation.

Officers said they were called to the Jolly's Pub on Marsh Lane, Bootle after two men and a woman were assaulted by a group of about five men and two women. It was reported both groups had been arguing but it erupted into violence when the larger group assaulted the three victims.

The larger group is said to have left in the direction of Stanley Road, Bootle. The two men suffered cuts and bruises and were left very distressed by the attack, which happened on Saturday, October 15 at around 6.55pm.

Detective Inspector James Halpin said: "This was a frightening attack that left two men injured and we are working to find those responsible and bring them to justice. Everyone should be able go out and feel safe in their community without the fear of being attacked.

"While some months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries. If you recognise the men pictured then please let us know, as we believe he may hold information that can support our ongoing investigation."

Shop worker punched as men raid till and run off

Detective have now issued CCTV images of two men they believe could assist in their investigation (Merseyside Police)

A shop assistant was punched in the face after two thieves stole from the cash register. At around 7.55pm on December 4, it was reported that a man walked into food shop OS Life Express on Bolton Street in Liverpool city centre and asked for assistance from a shop worker.

While the assistant left the counter to help him, a second man entered the shop and took money from the cash register. Both suspects ran from the scene and the shop assistant chased after them. He tried to stop one of the men but was punched in the face by the other man, and they both ran off.

One of the two men who detectives think could have information that may assist with their enquiries (Merseyside Police)

Detective Inspector Chris Saidi said: "This was a very distressing experience for the victim who was left in a state of shock. Theft from a business is not a victimless crime as they have a huge impact on the community in many ways, especially small shops trying to make an honest living.

"I am appealing for the two men featured in these images, or anyone who recognises them to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation."

Gang kicked unconscious man on floor in serious attack

Men who may have information to assist enquiries into an assault in Aigburth (Merseyside Police)

Officers said the five people pictured above could have information to help the ongoing investigation after a serious attack. During the attack, a man was punched unconscious and then kicked on the ground.

The victim, in his 30s, was on Lark Lane when he was attacked by a group of men, at around 12.30am on Sunday, July 24. He suffered serious injuries in the assault, including a broken jaw and bruising.

Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: "Although several months have passed since this assault, we are just as determined to find the culprits and bring them to justice. This was a sickening assault that left a man in hospital with serious injuries. If you know any information, please get in touch."

Man's face slashed with pint glass at city centre bar

Police have issued an image of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries after an assault at Teddy's in Liverpool city centre that left a man with serious injuries to his face (Merseyside Police)

A man had his face slashed with a pint glass at Teddy's on Slater Street at around 2.30am on Christmas Eve. It was reported that a man had used a pint glass to assault the victim, causing large cuts to his face and bleeding.

Since the attack, Merseyside Police said they have carried out an extensive investigation in the area and analysed CCTV footage to identify anyone who could be responsible. Officers have issued an image of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries.

If you are the man pictured, or you know who he is, please get in touch with police. You can pass on any information via DM @MerPolCC, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000946590.

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