12-year-old girl from St Helens 'shot with taser'
It's been claimed that police shot a 12-year-old girl from St Helens with a Taser.
Parents' plea for help on anniversary of son's murder
The parents of a man brutally murdered in Liverpool a decade ago are pleading for help in bringing his killers to justice.
Former MP Jane Kennedy voted Merseyside's PCC
Former MP for Liverpool Wavertree Jane Kennedy won in the first round with 70,884 votes, around 56% of the vote.
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X Factor star Marcus joins campaign to stop hate crime
X Factor star Marcus Collins has joined forces with Merseyside Police to raise awareness amongst young people about hate crime.
Marcus, 25, from Sefton, was subjected to abuse as he walked his dog through a local park last October.
He reported it to Merseyside Police and the force's anti-hate crime unit, known as Sigma, successfully investigated the attack.
A video featuring Marcus, Merseyside Police's Chief Constable Jon Murphy, Dominique Walker, and members of various anti-hate crime organisations will be shown for the first time to young people today.
It will also be given to local councils across Merseyside to be shown in schools as well as to the other emergency services, NHS organisations, charities and support groups in a bid to raise awareness of what a hate crime is and how someone can report it.
12-year-old girl from St Helens 'shot with taser'
It's been claimed that police shot a 12-year-old girl from St Helens with a Taser.
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Two arrested after fire attack
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after two cars were set on fire on Merseyside.
Police were called to Clent Ave, Lydiate at around 11.45pm on Tuesday night to reports two vehicles had been set alight. The house was also badly damaged as the flames spread.
A 20-year-old man from Melling was arrested and bailed. A 23-year-old man from Anfield is still in police custody.
Liverpool gang shootings doubles over two years
A war between two gangs has resulted in shootings on Merseyside doubling in the last two years.
One house in Maghull was shot at twice over the weekend.
Police in Liverpool were out in force last night to reassure people caught in the middle.
Mother's Day march in memory of murdered son
Mother's Day vigil for murdered teenager
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Family hold vigil for Andrew Jones on Mother's Day
A vigil is being held today in memory of Andrew Jones.
The 18-year-old was killed ten years ago while on a night out with friends in Liverpool city centre.
His parents, Christine and Andy Jones will take part in a vigil to remember their son, at St Johns Gardens at the rear of St Georges Hall.
Family and friends will then walk to the junction of Hanover Street and Seel Street for the laying of flowers in Andrew's memory.
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information which brings his killers to justice.
Parents' plea for help on anniversary of son's murder
The parents of a man brutally murdered in Liverpool a decade ago are pleading for help in bringing his killers to justice.
Read the full storyVigil for Andrew Jones 10 years after his murder
A vigil is being held this weekend in memory of Andrew Jones.
The 18 year old was killed 10 years ago while on a night out with friends in Liverpool City Centre.
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information which brings his killers to justice.
Parents mark 10th anniversary of son's murder
Christine and Andy Jones will take part in a vigil to remember their son, Andrew, who died 10 years ago after an assault in Liverpool city centre.
Andrew, 18, was out with friends when he was attacked in the early hours of Sunday 9th March 2003. He died the next day.
The vigil this Sunday, March 10th, starts in St Johns Gardens at the rear of St Georges Hall.
Family and friends will then walk to the junction of Hanover Street and Seel Street for the laying of flowers in Andrew's memory.
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