Merseyside Police

#VAWG | This is Sophie Parrish. She is a survivor of online deepfake abuse. Sophie is sharing her experience to highlight the growing reality of tech-enabled abuse and its real world impact Today marks the launch of the fourth phase of our #TakingAction campaign, focusing on tech-enabled abuse. Previous phases have reached tens of thousands of people across the region and have driven increased awareness of domestic abuse and coercive control, stalking behaviours and sexual violence. Tech-enabled abuse can include unwanted messages, online threats, sharing images without consent, tracking someone’s location, or accessing personal accounts without permission. These behaviours cause real fear and harm. The campaign aims to help women recognise the red flags, understand when digital behaviour crosses a line, and know that support is available. Tech-enabled abuse is a form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and it is a crime. We want to recognise Sophie’s courage and bravery in sharing her lived experience. Speaking out is never easy, but by doing so she is helping others recognise the signs of abuse and showing victims that they are not alone ❤️

FOUND | Great news, Barry Clark from Crosby has been found safe and well. Thank you for sharing the appeal ♥️

FOUND | Stephen Breeze from Netherton has been found safe and well. Thank you for assisting in the appeal, much appreciated ♥️

FOUND | Emily Tierney from Knotty Ash has been found safe and well. Thank you so much for sharing the appeal, it really does make a difference ♥️

MISSING | Please share and help us find missing 66-year-old Neil McKibbon from Netherton. Neil was last seen at around 12.30pm in the Swifts Lane area of Netherton today, Saturday 2 May, and is believed to be in Liverpool city centre. Extensive enquiries are being carried out to find him. He is described as 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, short grey hair and clean shaven. Neil was last seen wearing a black jumper, black cargo pants and black shoes. He is known to frequent Sefton and Liverpool city centre areas. Please pass on any sightings via our form: orlo.uk/kHH5W or any other information to @MerPolCC or 101.

@cafedelmarv_ See the statement from Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor – Statement on threat level | Counter Terrorism Policing counterterrorism.police.uk/news/statement…

@MerseyPolice Why? What’s the cause? If you explain who we should be protecting ourselves against we have a better chance of not being attacked. Serious question - who is attacking British people?

The UK terrorist threat level has been raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely. For you, the public, this means remaining alert but not alarmed. Within policing we will continue to work, day and night, to keep you safe. If you see anything that doesn’t feel right, trust your instinct and tell staff, security, a police officer, or call 101. You can also report anonymously online at gov.uk/ACT or call 0800 789 321. In an emergency, always call 999. #ActionCountersTerrorism

Hello Nichola. I'm a little confused about what criminal activity you might be alleging here. Rather than provide more information publicly on X, please, if you think the police can help, can you send a direct message to our control room X page @MerPolCC and a contact resolution officer can advise further. Thank you. NL - Admin

@MerseyPolice my hubby is using Sophie's email address (I've never been given password) on one of the x45 tabs are several webpages visiting Hong Kong, I suspect that's why he went to Southport passport office he will need a visa or a new passport....

FOUND | #Missing girl Isabella has been found safe and well following our earlier appeal. Thanks for sharing, it always makes a difference 👏

Our #ProjectServator officers deployed in Southport and at @LFC Anfield today. These patrols are different to normal police operations. We've been using this specialist tactic throughout Merseyside since 2018 and it is regularly part of our protective security measures for large events, which are planned for many months. The aim is to disrupt a variety of criminality, including terrorism, while providing a reassuring presence for the public. The deployments use uniformed and plain-clothes officers who are specially trained to spot the tell-tale signs that someone may have criminal intent such as gathering information to help them plan or prepare to commit a crime. Officers will also liaise with staff and speak to members of the public to encourage vigilance and the reporting of suspicious activity. With concerts scheduled at LFC's Anfield stadium and the 154th Open 🏌🏻‍♂️ at @royalbirkdale this summer, it's not too early for officers to pop up at these locations and use a variety of tactics including vehicle checkpoints to disrupt criminal activity. If you see a Project Servator deployment, feel free to talk to officers and find out how you can help keep people safe by reporting anything you see or hear that doesn't feel right to staff, security or a police officer, or by calling 101. In an emergency, always call 999. For more ℹ about Project Servator, visit the force website: orlo.uk/N8GxT

@ScouseTims Hi thanks for your comment. Arrests and asset seizures aren’t a one‑to‑one thing. An arrest doesn’t automatically mean there’s cash to seize. Some cases involve no proceeds at all, and others take months or years before assets are recovered. Thank you.

On those figures its just below £600 per arrest !

Our dedicated Project Medusa team have delivered another strong year tackling County Lines, organised crime and protecting vulnerable people across Merseyside. 📱 460 drug lines shut down 👮 1,334 arrests made 💊 252kg drugs seized 🔪 300+ weapons recovered 💷 £795k criminal cash confiscated ⚖️ 96% conviction rate Behind every line closed is a young person or vulnerable adult safeguarded from exploitation. Read more: orlo.uk/MW76u

🏍️The 2026 BikeSafe courses are filling up fast & May is now fully booked! But...there’s still time to get involved! June spaces are still available. If you want a police led rider assessment with BikeSafe and our Roads Policing Officers, now’s the time to get involved! Book your June slot now ▶️ orlo.uk/misw7

Hi. Please report it to our control room @MerPolCC and provide as much information as possible via DM, such as time, date, location, description of the bike and the rider, and anything you can tell us about the pedestrian who was nearly hit. Our neighbourhood policing team for the city centre will then be passed your report and follow it up. Thank you. NL - Admin

@MerseyPolice what can the police do about speeding bikes in city centre almost killing people . Not safe to walk just seen a elderly lady almost run over after my near miss last week

@Tedmaxi Hi Heather, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. If you need to add to your case, you can send an email to PSD.Caseworkers@merseyside.police.uk, thanks.

@MerseyPolice Please can you advise how I get a direct message to the complaints team so I can add to my case.

@punkisntdying Hi John, you can send a direct message to @MerPolCC if you need to speak to us about any reports you have made so we can look into it further, thanks.

FOUND | Karl Jones, 53 years, from Kirkby has been found safe in London. As always thank you for sharing the appeal, much appreciated. ♥️

FOUND | Seventeen-year-old Alexis Duffy from St Helens has been found. Thank you as always for supporting the appeal, it really does make a difference ♥️

We have today, Monday 27 April, welcomed the sentencing of a Wirral man for rape. Ross Fyles, 28, of The Woodlands, Tranmere, was found guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of s47 assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm and stalking with fear of violence following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. Today he was jailed for a total of 16 years with an additional three years on extended licence. Detective Constable Patrick Shaw said: “Fyles denied the allegations but was found guilty by a jury following trial. “His actions have had a considerable impact on his victim and it is right that he is now behind bars for a considerable amount of time as a result. “I would like to take this opportunity to praise the victim for her bravery and resilience throughout the investigation and court process. “We would always encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to have the courage to come forward and speak to us. “We have specially trained officers and will provide all the necessary support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond.” If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape, you can access specialist support services, which are free of charge and available to anyone. You do not need a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police before you access these specialist support services. These services can support you in a variety of ways, including offering a confidential discussion if you are thinking of making a police report, but are unsure what that involves and would like to discuss it. You can choose to make an anonymous report through the Sexual Assault Referral Centre called Safe Place, or the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service, rather than coming directly to Merseyside Police. With no police involvement, a specialist doctor at Safe Place can examine you to check that you are ok and look for DNA evidence, which they will store to support your case. This gives you the option of making a formal police report at a later time, if you choose to. Support is also available in Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, from Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063. If you do not require immediate police assistance, then you can report rape and sexual assault via our website here: orlo.uk/SBnfL Support is also available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service: Home: Victim Care Merseyside Read more about out Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) campaign, which aims to put the voices of women and girls at the heart of our work to tackle VAWG. You can find out more about the campaign here: orlo.uk/8gQ4l

FOUND | Pleased to confirm that #missing Nancy has been found safe and well following yesterday's appeal. Thanks for all the shares and support, it makes a big difference 👏