MFH - KEVIN JOSEPH ASPINAL

MERSEYSIDE Police have becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 31 year old Kevin Joseph Aspinal, who is missing from his home in Herrick Street, Old Swan.  Kevin was last seen at his home address by his sister on Friday, 9 April 2010, and has not been in contact since.  Kevin is described as white, 5ft 11in tall of medium build with blonde collar length hair.  It is possible that Kevin could be in the East Sussex area.  Anyone who has seen Kevin since Friday, 9 April 2010, or who has any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 4076 or the Missing Persons Helpline in confidence on:- 0500 700 700.

SHOOTING INCIDENT - CROXTETH

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives in Liverpool are appealing for information after a two men were injured during a shooting last night in Croxteth on Saturday, 17 April 2010.

Officers were called to Abbey Road Wine Bar on Stonebridge Lane just before midnight to a report that two men had discharged a firearm outside of the premises. A 29 year old member of security staff who was stood outside of the club received injuries to his leg. Another man, aged 53, inside of the bar received injuries to his chest. Both men were taken to hospital where their injuries are described a not life threatening and are currently being treated for their injuries.

It is believed at this stage of the inquiry the offenders had used a handgun.

Crime Scene Investigators are in attendance at the scene to carry out forensic examinations, house-to-house enquiries are being carried out and high visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area.

The two offenders are described as wearing dark coloured clothing and possibly being aged in their late teens of early twenties. No further detail is available at present.

At this early stage of the investigation the reason for the attack is unknown. Officers are keeping an open mind as to the motive for this incident and are not currently linking it to any other firearms discharges in the area.

Superintendent Bill McWilliam said:- "The community and partner agencies have worked hard with Merseyside Police to endeavour to eradicate firearm incidents in the areas of Croxteth and Norris Green. I want to make it very clear that we are not prepared to tolerate these incidents and we will be taking a strong and robust approach against those suspected of being involved. I want to reassure the local community that incidents of this nature are still rare however targeting offenders is still our number one priority. We are not prepared to allow the close work we have developed with the community to be disrupted. I want to urge those with information to make contact with us immediately so that we can bring the offenders to justice."

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact the Matrix team on:- 0151 777 5699 or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

ARREST - BARTLETT STREET SHOOTING

MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that a 16 year old youth from the Wavertree area has been arrested of suspicion of possession of a firearm. This arrest is in connection with shots being fired of Bartlett Street, Wavertree on Tuesday, 13 April 2010.

WITNESS APPEAL - ARMED ROBBERY - NETHERTON

MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery that occurred at a bookmakers in Netherton on Saturday, 17 April 2010.

At about 9.30pm two men entered the William Hill Bookmakers next to the Cabbage Public House on Fleetwood's Lane. One of the men stayed by the door whilst the other man produced what is believed to be a knife and demanded cash from the staff before both men left the premises with a quantity of cash.

Staff members were left shaken but not injured during the incident. No customers were present at the shop at the time of the robbery.

The first offender is described as being white in his late 20’s and of medium build. He was wearing a blue coloured hooded top and dark tracksuit bottoms and had his face covered. The second offender is only described as wearing dark coloured clothing and remained by the door.

The bookmakers is situated at the rear of the public house so the Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the public house or passing by at the time to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 3055 or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

DRUGS SEIZURE - SPEKE

MSERSEYSIDE Police arrested three men following two raids at an addresses in Speke, on Friday, 16 April 2010.

A 23 year old man from the Speke area has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, after what is thought to be heroin with a street value of £4000, cocaine with an estimated street value of £11,000 and amphetamine with an estimated street value of £7000 was seized.

A 24 year old man and a 20 year old man from the Hunts Cross area have also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, after what is thought to be heroin and cocaine was recovered. The pair have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Chief Inspector Dave Charnock said:- "This is a significant drugs seizure and one which builds upon our commitment in this area to address those involved in drug supply and distribution. This information has come as result of community intelligence and I would encourage anyone who has any information which will help us with this fight against drugs to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111."

Friends of St George's Hall - Liverpool

COME along and celebrate, St George's Day with the Friends of St George's Hall on Friday, 23 April 2010, within the Great Hall.

The event has a free organ recital from 12 noon, with free Dancing to a live Band from 2pm until 4pm.

Refreshments available to purchase.

For more information, contact the Heritage Centre on:- 0151 225 6909 or stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk.