Man arrested in Southport this morning on suspicion of handling stolen goods

A 42 year old man was arrested in Southport in the early hours of Wednesday morning, on suspicion of handling stolen goods, attempt burglary and going equipped to commit burglary. On arrest the man was also found to be currently wanted for failure to attend interview for a drugs offence.

The man is currently in custody (09:00am Wednesday) while investigations continue.

Anyone who finds that they have been victim of a theft or burglary in the Kensington Road/Sussex Road area overnight is encouraged to report it as soon as possible, via 101 or on Facebook on the MERSEYSIDE POLICE CONTACT CENTRE page.