Police issue statement after attempted knifepoint robbery in West Street in Southport

Police are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery on West Street in Southport on Monday, May 2. Officers from Merseyside Police were called after reports of a robbery at around 10.30pm.

Detective Inspector Sam Davies said: “We simply will not stand by and allow people to carry knives and threaten the safety of themselves and others. This was a shocking incident and we’re determined to identify who was involved and remove them and their weapon from the streets.

“We rely on members of the public coming forward with information about such incidents to keep our streets safer.

“If you were in the Southport area yesterday evening and saw anything or anyone suspicious then please come forward. Similarly, if you were driving in the area and have dashcam footage then please review it and if you see anything, including a grey scooter being driven in the area, please let us know.

“Tell us what you know about this incident and we’ll take positive action to remove those who use weapons to cause fear and harm in our communities from our streets.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerpolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 22000301022. You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.