News - Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner
Keep up to date with all the latest news about the work of the Police Commissioner and her team.
www.merseysidepcc.infoHere are the latest notable Merseyside Police news items I found recently:
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Merseyside Police were granted extra powers to stop and search in Knowsley after two teenagers were seriously injured in separate attacks, with additional officers deployed to the area as inquiries continued. This measure included Section 60 orders allowing stop-and-search without reasonable suspicion and the removal of face coverings in specific zones. [Sky News, 2025-11-07][1]
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The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has been reporting on ongoing initiatives, including Operation Gears to tackle crimes involving illegal two-wheeled vehicles, reflecting the force’s broader anti-violence and anti-crime efforts. [Merseyside PCC site, 2025-07-09][2]
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ITV News and local outlets maintain ongoing coverage of Merseyside Police, including crime updates and regional policing developments across the Liverpool City Region, with periodic deep dives and live briefings. [ITV Granada/Merseyside Police coverage, 2026-04-23; ITV News page][5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles from specific outlets (e.g., Sky News, BBC, ITV, or the Merseyside PCC site) and summarize any ongoing investigations, policy changes, or notable incidents in the past week. I can also set up a quick alert-style brief if you want daily updates.