Merseyside officers will head to the Wirral area after reports of “serious violent crime”.
From 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, to 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Woodchurch will have additional staff. Police have introduced Section 60, which means officers have increased powers to stop people in the area after reports of violence increase.
The latest incident occurred yesterday when a masked man armed with a “huge knife” stormed the pub of the Arrowe Park Hotel. Merseyside police confirmed that they were called around 5.50pm on Monday, June 27, following reports of an incident inside.
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Police were once told at the scene that three men rushed into the pub armed with weapons. The men said they were “looking” for someone before searching the building and then fleeing the pub. The three men then left the scene in a car, probably a BMW, according to police.
Just weeks earlier, on June 8, there had been reports of another incident at the Arrowe Park Hotel. Police were called after reports that three men rushed to the pub to hide. The men allegedly shouted that they had been shot at by a car.
In another shocking attack, on March 23, a 23-year-old man was shot several times in an attack in the style of driving in Woodchurch. The victim was in serious condition in hospital after the shooting at around 6.30 pm on Wednesday, March 23.
Section 60 covers the area restricted in the map shown below and includes junction 3 of the M53 to the Upton Road overpass, Upton Road to the junction of Arrowe Park Road, Arrowe Park Road to the junction of Woodchurch Road, Woodchurch Road and all streets and places found in these areas.
Section 60 in Woodchurch
Community Police Inspector Alan McCain said: “We are introducing this section 60 as an additional response to dealing with reports of violence in Woodchurch. This is one of a number of measures we are taking to upset those who would consider using weapons in the area.
“Following an investigation launched by our staff in connection with an incident at the Arrowe Park Hotel last night in which three men were reported to have rushed into the pub armed with weapons, this order will give us the necessary powers to stop and search people. in Woodchurch.
“There have been a number of serious violent crimes in the area, including the latest incident that took place yesterday. This behavior will not be tolerated and additional staff will be in the area to search for individuals or groups causing such problems and to provide assurance to the vast majority of law-abiding people in the community.
“Such actions do not mean bothering someone in their daily business or preventing young people from meeting friends. We just need to take action to reduce violence and ensure that everyone can feel safe where they live.
“Patrols have also been stepped up to reassure our residents, so if you have any information about any irregularities in the area, please talk to our staff.”
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