CCTV image released after woman subjecting to racist abuse on Runcorn train

THE British Transport Police have released the CCTV image of a man after a woman was subjected to racist abuse whilst on a train. The incident happened at around 1.30pm on Saturday, 6 July 2013, as the woman travelled with her children between Wolverhampton and Runcorn. PC Linda Nixon said:- "During the journey a man began to lean on the woman's pram and, when she asked him to move, he became abusive, directing racist abuse towards the woman." PC Nixon added:- "The woman was simply trying to look after her property and had every right to be able to do so without being the victim of such vile abuse. I have released the CCTV image of a man I believe has information about the incident and I am calling on him, or anyone who knows him, to come forward. No-one should have to suffer this level of abuse or anti-social behaviour and it is vital that we trace the man responsible." If you recognise the man in the CCTV image or can assist the investigation in any way please call British Transport Police on:- 0800 40 50 40 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111. In all calls please quote log:- B11/NWA of 7/8/13.

CCTV APPEAL - SEXUAL ASSAULT - BOOTLE

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to about the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Bootle. The 15 year old victim was walking home from a friend's shortly after 10pm when she was assaulted outside her house. The offender approached her from behind and groped her. He then fled when she shouted out and turned around to confront him. The teenager then ran inside the house and raised the alarm with her mother. She was not injured during the attack, but has been left extremely upset and shaken. Detective Sergeant Cath Haggerty from Sefton CID, said:- "This was a deeply upsetting incident for a young woman to go through. She was simply walking home last Wednesday night when she has been targeted by an unknown offender right on her doorstep. This kind of attack is incredibly rare and we are doing everything we can to establish who was in the area that night so that can be spoken to about any suspicious behaviour. I am particularly keen to identify and locate the person in this CCTV and would encourage anyone who recognises him to call me on:- 0151 777 3011."

OFFICERS SPEAK WITH 3000 DOG OWNERS ACROSS MERSEYSIDE

MERSEYSIDE Police officers have spoken with almost 3000 dog owners across the region during a campaign to tackle irresponsible dog ownership. Officers from Merseyside Police's dog section, along with neighbourhood officers and partner organisations, have been out and about in parks and open spaces right across the region, as part of 6 week long operation. 638 dogs have been micro-chipped during the course of the operation, 81 neutering vouchers have been given out and officers have seized 47 dogs which are suspected to be banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act, or have been dangerously out of control in a public place. Inspector Mark Fallows of Merseyside Police's dog sections said:- "The operation was launched in response to concerns voiced by residents, and we've had positive feedback from the public who have been pleased to see our officers out and about in Merseyside's parks. This operation wasn't about demonising dogs or their owners, but encouraging responsible ownership whatever breed of dog you may have. I'd continue to urge residents to get in contact with police if they have any concerns about dogs in their area and remind residents that officers will continue to have a visible presence in our parks and open spaces."