CCTV appeal after man stabbed in Southport

MERSEYSIDE Police have issued CCTV images of 2 males who they believe could have information following a stabbing, that took place in Southport, on:- Friday, 21 February 2024.

Although the images are not of the best quality, Merseyside Police are hoping that the male's appearance, clothing and the circumstances of this incident will prompt people with information to come forward and help them to identify the suspect.

The incident is said to have happened at about:- 7.40pm, when Merseyside Police Officers were called to the Southport Town Centre, on Lord Street, following reports that a male, aged 24, had been stabbed outside the Glasshouse Public House.

The victim is reported to have sustained a stab wound to his side following an argument with 3 other males, 1 of whom was said to be wearing a balaclava.

The injured man was taken to Hospital, where he is being treated for the injury sustained, which is not believed to be serious.

Detective Inspector Mike Fletcher, said:- "The use of knives and other weapons on the streets can have catastrophic consequences for all of those involved, and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could assist our inquiries, to come forward. We have given the media these 2 images of 2 males because we believe they could have information to assist our ongoing investigation. We can also confirm that a 24 year old male, from the Bootle area, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug following the incident."

Detective Inspector Louise Johnson added in a public statement given to the media that:- "The investigation is progressing, and we are now issuing these images because we believe that the men pictured could have information about what happened. Although the quality of the images is not ideal, we hope that it may trigger a memory from someone who may have seen these men in the area. Do you recognize them from what they are wearing? Did you see them acting suspiciously either before or after the incident? Any information you have, no matter how small you think it may be, could be vital to our inquiries. The use of knives and other weapons on the streets can have catastrophic consequences for all of those involved, and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could assist our inquiries, to come forward. Lord Street (A565) is a busy road and I would appeal to any motorists who were driving along Lord Street, at the time of the incident, who have a dashcam that may have recorded the incident to contact us."

If you have any information which could help the investigation contact Merseyside Police via:- 'MerPolCC' on:- X, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on:- Facebook, call:- 101, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously, on:- 0800555111 quoting reference:- '942 of 21 February.'

If this incident has affected you, or you've been affected by crime, and you need confidential support or information, please call:- Victim Support for free on:- 08081689111. You can dial:- 141, to hide your number, but please check with your network provider as the 141 number doesn't work on some mobile networks.

Arrests and latest sentencing for violent disorder in Southport

A Wigan man has been sentenced on:- Friday, 21 February 2025, for his role in violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker in Southport last summer, and there has been further arrests.

Scott Brooks, 38 years, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court, after pleading guilty at a previous hearing for violent disorder in Southport, on:- Tuesday, 30 July 2024.

Brooks of Francis Street in Wigan was captured on CCTV at the forefront and encouraging others to take part in the disorder on Sussex Road.

He was seen throwing a large number of objects at Police Officers, of which 1 brick hit a female constable on the helmet which caused her to fall to the ground and injure her leg.

Brooks was later arrested and then charged with violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker.

Today, Brooks was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison.

Meanwhile on:- Wednesday, 19 February 2025, a 30 year old man, from Manchester, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Southport. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, a 12 year old male from Wirral was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Liverpool City Centre that took place on Saturday, 3 August 2025. He has been released under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Duncan Sloan said:- "Today's sentencing shows that we are relentless in bringing those who helped cause such violence and disruption to our communities to justice. We are committed to ensure those responsible are held to account, including those who travelled to Merseyside to take part in the disorder. We are continuing to identify more people who displayed such abhorrent behaviour which damaged our communities, and we will not stop until we've put everyone we possibly can before the Courts. We advise anyone else who took part in the disorder to do the right thing and hand themselves in."

The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at:- 176, with 135 charged and 112 sentenced to a combined 216 years and 8 months in prison.

We would encourage anyone with information to contact us by calling:- 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on:- 0800555111.