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Do you know who the three males in this CCTV clip are? Today, we are releasing footage showing three males who could have information in connection with the murder of Ellis Cox. This has never been released to the public before. Although they are wearing face coverings, we hope it could jog someone's memory who saw them on this date or potentially knows who they are and could come forward with information. Even the smallest of details could be vital to our ongoing investigation. The footage was captured at 9.24pm on Sunday 23 June 2024, which was around an hour and a half before Ellis was shot. It shows a male on a bike and two males on a second bike as they turn into Walton Hall Park from Walton Hall Avenue. Emergency services were called to the Liver Industrial Estate just after 11.10pm following reports that a 19-year-old man, now known to be Ellis, had been shot. He was taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. So far, ten people have been arrested in connection to the murder, but no one has been charged yet. A reward of £100,000 is currently on offer for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder. It is made up of £20,000 from Crimestoppers and Ellis’ family have raised an additional £80,000. Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath, the Senior Investigating Officer, said 🗣️ “We are releasing this footage as part of our ongoing investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox. We are just as determined as we were two years ago to find the people responsible. “I appreciate no one is going to recognise the faces of the three males by watching the CCTV, but we hope that it could jog someone’s memory who knows the males by their clothing or use of the bikes in the location from around that time. “We believe the males in this video could have information to assist our inquiries. They were seen to ride into Walton Hall Park around an hour and a half before Ellis was shot at the Liver Industrial Estate. “I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who holds any information whatsoever to get in touch. It’s not too late. We are certain that someone out there knows who is responsible and could end the family’s agonising wait for answers. “If anyone out there is keeping information to themselves, I ask you to consider what Ellis’s family are going through. If you haven’t already, it is now time to come forward with that information.” 🚨 If you have any information that could help us, you can visit our dedicated web page to submit information or footage which can help in the investigation of Ellis’s murder: You can also contact us on social media Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can report information via our website: or by calling 101 quoting reference number 24000554719. In an emergency always call 999. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously. You can visit their dedicated website for Ellis Cox here:
Merseyside Police56,230 views • 7 days ago
Today, we are releasing new CCTV footage showing four males who we believe could have information about the murder of Sam Rimmer. It shows them next to a playground off Cockburn Street, in Dingle, at 10.30pm on Thursday 16 August 2022, which is around an hour and ten minutes before Sam was shot. Although it’s dark and the males are wearing face coverings, detectives believe they are acting suspiciously and could be in possession of a possible firearm. We hope by releasing this footage that it could jog someone’s memory who saw them on this date or potentially knows who they are and could come forward with information. Sam was shot at around 11.40pm on Lavrock Bank, in Dingle, when two electric bikes drove into the cul-de-sac and fired a number of shots towards him and other males. As a result, 22-year-old Sam was injured and despite the best efforts of officers and ambulance staff he was sadly pronounced dead a short while later at hospital. So far, ten people have been arrested in relation to the murder of Sam, but no one has been charged. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the murder. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath, said 🗣️ “This footage shows four males who we are looking to speak to in connection with Sam’s murder. “I believe from viewing the footage that they are potentially in possession of a firearm and we continue to carry out extensive enquiries to find these individuals. “I appreciate no one is going to recognise the faces of the males by watching the CCTV, but we hope that it could jog someone’s memory who knows the males by their clothing or use of the bikes in the location from around that time. “I want to reassure them, and the wider community in Dingle, that we are still just as determined to find the people responsible for Sam’s murder as we were four years ago. As part of our investigation we have made a number of arrests and received a lot of information from the public. We just need the final piece of the puzzle. “I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who holds any information whatsoever to get in touch. It’s not too late. We are certain that someone out there knows who is responsible and could end the family’s agonising wait for answers." 🚨 Anyone with information should contact us on social media Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can also report information via our website: or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via a dedicated page on their website here:
Merseyside Police50,942 views • 6 days ago
Today, Stephen Bates has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years after being found guilty of murdering Martin O’Donovan in April. On a night where Martin’s family were celebrating his mother’s 70th birthday, Bates was heavily intoxicated, and people intervened to prevent him from driving. Bates returned to the scene in his car, using it as a weapon to fatally injure 47-year-old Martin who was sitting outside the house. Martin was seriously injured after the car was driven at him on Stonyhurst Road. Emergency services attended the scene, and Martin was taken to hospital, but he sadly died from his injuries. The video footage shows Bates, 42, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, in his car moments before he murdered Martin, his 999 call to the police and his arrest. Following Bates’ sentencing, we are issuing the following words from Martin’s family, who describe him as a “kind, intelligent, generous and deeply loved man” ❤️ "Martin was a kind, intelligent, generous and deeply loved man. A brother, son, uncle and friend whose warmth, humour and integrity touched everyone around him. His absence has left a hole in our lives that will never be filled. "The actions that took Martin from us were deliberate, senseless and cruel. Throughout this process, we have seen no sign of remorse from the defendant. No acknowledgment of the suffering caused or the life taken, and lives destroyed. That absence of humanity has compounded our grief and made this ordeal even harder to bear. "While today’s outcome brings a measure of accountability, it cannot bring justice in any true sense. There is no sentence long enough, no words strong enough, to balance the loss of Martin. We will carry his memory with us always, and our focus now is on honouring the life he lived rather than the manner in which it was taken. "We wish to thank the Merseyside Police, the prosecution team and all those who have supported us with professionalism and compassion through this difficult time.” To read the full press release, visit the ‘news’ section of our website.
Merseyside Police618,453 views • 10 months ago
Today, five men have been sentenced to a total of 12 and a half years in prison for large-scale ticket fraud, following an extensive Merseyside Police investigation. The men were sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today, after pleading guilty to the charges. They are: - Joseph Johnson, 42, of Chelford Road, Eccleston, St Helens: sentenced to four years and six months for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by Abuse of Position; Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by False Representation; and Conspiracy to Sell Tickets Fraudulently - Louis James, 37, of Lapford Crescent, Kirkby: sentenced to two years and four months for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by Abuse of Position; Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by False Representation; and Conspiracy to Sell Tickets Fraudulently - Liam Rice, 35, of Mount Crescent, Kirkby: sentenced to two years and 10 months for Conspiracy to Sell Tickets Fraudulently - Lee Smith, 38 of Moss Lane, Bickerstaff, Ormskirk: sentenced to two years and 10 months for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by Abuse of Position; and Conspiracy to Sell Tickets Fraudulently - James Johnson, 34, of Westcombe Road, Anfield: sentenced to 21 months (suspended), for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by Abuse of Position; and Conspiracy to Sell Tickets Fraudulently The group dishonestly obtained and resold tickets mainly for Liverpool FC matches at inflated prices through unofficial channels, creating over 1,000 fake memberships and even setting up a website to advertise tickets. Their scam, which grew into an international operation, has now been dismantled thanks to close work between Merseyside Police and LFC. Detective Chief Inspector Lynsay Armbruster said: "This was a complex, long-running investigation. These sentences send a clear message: ticket fraud will not be tolerated. Buying from unofficial sources risks losing money and being denied entry." LFC added: "We have zero tolerance for ticket misuse. Fans should only buy through official channels." ✅ For genuine tickets, visit LFC’s official site. ❌ Don’t risk buying from unofficial sellers.
Merseyside Police427,525 views • 10 months ago
This CCTV footage shows 68-year-old Rose Johnston in the hours before she was found murdered at her Dovecot home 💔 The footage has been released to coincide with the first anniversary of the 68-year-old’s death. Rose was found dead at her home on Ancroft Road at 12.35pm on Saturday 4 October 2025. She had been assaulted and suffered a blunt force head injury. On the afternoon of Thursday 2 October Rose was captured on CCTV socialising with a group of friends at The Watch Maker pub in #Prescot town centre. She then travelled to her home by taxi at around 12.40am on Friday morning. Her body was discovered the following day (Saturday 4 September). She was wearing the same clothing she was wearing on Thursday when she was found. The last few hours that Rose was alive we can see on the CCTV that she was simply enjoying an afternoon and evening socialising with a group of friends. We know that after leaving the pub she arrived home via taxi and that was the last time she was seen alive. Rose’s family and friends have been left devastated by their loss, but we remain committed to getting the answers they deserve 💙 🤝 Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is continuing to support the investigation by offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information the charity exclusively receives – either online via their website or by calling 0800 555 111 at any time – that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Rose’s murder. 🚨 If you know what happened to Rose, or have heard conversations, rumours or details that have never been shared, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. They are completely independent of the police, and they will never ask for your personal details. You can tell them what you know and remain 100% anonymous. For more details of the investigation and to pass on information to us, go to the Merseyside Police Major Incident Portal here: You can also contact us via social media Merseyside Police Contact Centre, via our website or by calling 101.
Merseyside Police30,797 views • 17 days ago
🚨 We are starting to use Live Facial Recognition (LFR) to help keep communities safe and bring offenders to justice. Our first deployment is in Liverpool City Centre on Monday 15 December. LFR compares faces on a live feed to a secure watchlist of people wanted for serious offences or who pose a risk to the public or to themselves. Only police officers make decisions – never the technology. 👉 If you’re not on a watchlist, your image and data is never stored, it’s deleted instantly to protect your privacy. Next Monday, look out for our visible vans, see the tech in action, and speak to officers about the safeguards in place. Watch the video to learn more, or visit ➡️
Merseyside Police334,141 views • 10 months ago
#WATCH | They thought they could get away from us. They were wrong. Last night at around 11:30pm our officers spotted a group of males in the city centre, who were all wearing balaclavas and dark clothing, riding e-bikes and doing wheelies along the road. They all tried to evade us, but unlucky for them, we carried out an effective tactical response and caught them all quickly after. One rider was caught and arrested on Renshaw Street, which you can see in this video, and a second rider, and his passenger were arrested near Rodney Street. A knife was found at the scene and one of the males was in possession of £5,000. A subsequent search of a property linked to one of the suspects led to the discovery of an additional £3,000 in cash as well as cannabis. This work is all part of Operation Gears, which is our ongoing commitment to tackling dangerous, illegal and anti-social vehicle use across the region, making communities safer for residents, businesses and road users. To read more about #OpGears, visit our website.
Merseyside Police92,245 views • 2 months ago
Can you help identify the woman found murdered in Stanley Park? Detectives investigating her death are urging anyone who may have information about her to come forward. The officer leading the investigation explains why identifying her is vital and how even the smallest piece of information could make a difference. Please watch, share, and contact police if you can help. Information on how to get in touch is in this link
Merseyside Police51,257 views • 1 month ago
🚨 Around 100 fake #Labubu dolls were seized in #Liverpool yesterday, as part of a joint operation between us and Trading Standards. These knock-off toys might seem like a bargain, but they’re not safe ⚠️ Many contain toxic materials - sharp edges, or unsafe parts that could seriously harm your children. Some may ask why this is a priority alongside catching more serious criminals. The answer is simple: harm takes many forms. It’s not just about safety, counterfeit goods are often tied to organised crime. That “cheap” toy could be funding serious criminal activity in our communities. With Christmas around the corner, we’re urging everyone think before they buy. 👀 Remember to look for CE or UKCA safety marks and avoid unfamiliar sellers. If you spot fake goods being sold, report it to us❗
Merseyside Police310,695 views • 1 year ago
Earlier we held a press conference following the incident that took place in Southport this morning. Please watch to hear from Chief Constable Serena Kennedy, MFRS Chief Fire Officer Phil Garrigan and NWAS Cheshire and Merseyside Head of Service Dave Kitchin. To read more, visit: We'd like to remind people that this is a live investigation, so please avoid posting any information which could prejudice our enquires.
Merseyside Police596,962 views • 2 years ago
| This video features footage of the violent disorder on Tuesday evening in Southport, which our officers faced and was witnessed by many members of the public | Tragic events should unite us, not divide us. Following the violent disorder, we have made seven arrests and further arrests will continue as we identify all those responsible for this despicable incident. Officers continue to patrol across Merseyside and to engage with our communities. If you have any information or footage following the events on Tuesday or see anything that doesn’t feel right, please speak to an officer or DM Merseyside Police Contact Centre.
Merseyside Police411,570 views • 2 years ago
On Monday 26 May, thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate the Liverpool FC parade. What should have been a day of celebration for the city turned into a day of fear and anguish after Paul Doyle drove his car into a crowd, injuring more than 100 people. It is only by sheer luck that nobody was killed as a result of Doyle’s reckless actions. This video shows Doyle’s aggressive and dangerous driving before he reached Water Street, audio from his dashcam, and footage of his arrest. This has been one of the most extensive investigations in the history of the force. Over the past seven months, we have supported 134 victims, spoken to more than 1,500 witnesses, and gathered in excess of 700 statements. In the initial stages, more than 70 officers and staff were dedicated to this investigation, including colleagues from across Merseyside Police and neighbouring forces - Greater Manchester Police, Cumbria Police, Lancashire Police, Cheshire Police, and North Wales Police. We are extremely grateful for their support and collaboration. Today, Doyle has been sentenced to 21-and-a-half years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court, after pleading guilty to 31 offences on Wednesday 26 November. We know that a lot of people are still recovering from the injuries they suffered on that day and our thoughts remain with them and those that continue to be affected by the incident ❤️
Merseyside Police144,969 views • 10 months ago
Today marks one month since the body of a woman was discovered in Stanley Park. As enquiries continue, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson is making a renewed appeal for information and sharing new details that could help identify the woman. At around 5.25pm on Friday 28 August, officers were called after a member of the public discovered a black bin bag in bushes within the park's walled garden. Officers attended and sadly found the body of the woman. It is believed she had been there for several weeks, possibly since early July. The woman was white, approximately 5ft 2in tall and of slight build and was found wearing a pink Nike T-shirt. Further enquiries have revealed: ▪ The woman had no teeth, meaning dental records have not been available to assist with identification. ▪ She suffered from osteoporosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and arthritis in her hands. ▪ She was malnourished, although it has not been possible to determine whether this was linked to her age or neglect. ▪ We have also expanded our enquiries to investigate reports of women aged between 60 and 80. We hope that details about the woman's medical conditions may help someone recognise her and come forward. Do you know someone matching this description who has not been seen for several weeks? This could be a family member, friend, neighbour or someone from your local community. Our enquiries remain ongoing and to date the occupants of nearly 900 properties have been spoken to and 126 women have been eliminated from our enquiries after concerns were raised for people matching the description of the woman. If you have any information, no matter how big or small. please contact us via: 📱 Social media: Merseyside Police Contact Centre 💻 Website: 📞 Call 101, quoting reference 26000706383 You can also submit images or footage directly to the investigation team through our dedicated Public Portal: If you would prefer not to speak to police directly, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is independent of the police and will not ask for your personal details. Please share this appeal to help us identify this woman and to give her a name 💙
Merseyside Police14,919 views • 21 days ago
WATCH: Our Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has spoken at a press conference following a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service to charge Axel Rudakubana with further offences. The criminal proceedings against Axel Rudakubana are active and therefore it is extremely important that there is no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. Following the charges today, our Chief Constable took part in a press conference to confirm the charges and reassure our communities. Please watch the video in full so that you are as informed as possible but avoid speculation as we must let the court process runs its course. We owe that to the victims. Please be aware that, as this case is ongoing and court proceedings are active, comments have been switched off.
Merseyside Police276,738 views • 2 years ago
We would like to take this moment to pay tribute to Alice Da Silva Aguiar, Bebe King, and Elsie Dot Stancombe who will be forever in our hearts and never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with all of the victims who were injured and traumatised at Hart Space on Monday 29 July. What happened on that day has impacted the community of Southport and across the country forever. #SouthportTogether 💗
Merseyside Police219,412 views • 1 year ago
Today, Thomas Cashman has been sentenced to life, with a minimum of 42 years in prison for the murder of 9-year old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. This couldn't have been achieved without the support of the people of Merseyside. When it comes to gun and gang crime #silenceisnotanoption
Merseyside Police299,480 views • 3 years ago
We can confirm that a 17-year-old boy from Banks has been charged with the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar; 10 counts of attempted murder; and Possession of a bladed article, following the tragic incident in Southport on Monday, 29 July. The 17-year-old cannot be named for legal reasons, as he is under 18. He has been remanded in custody to appear today, Thursday 1 August at Liverpool Magistrates Court, Derby Square. For more:
Merseyside Police194,436 views • 2 years ago
WATCH: Our Chief Constable has an important update for you following a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service to charge Axel Rudakubana with further offences. Further details on this development will be provided today. Please be aware that, as this case is ongoing and court proceedings are active, comments have been switched off.
Merseyside Police175,646 views • 2 years ago
Earlier, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims and Chief Crown Prosecutor Sarah Hammond spoke at a press conference to provide an update on Monday’s incident on Water Street in Liverpool. Paul Desmond Sanders Doyle, 53 years, of Burghill Road, West Derby has this afternoon been charged with two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all contrary to Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. He has been charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Doyle has been remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court in the morning. This continues to be a large and complex investigation and detectives are reviewing a huge volume of CCTV and mobile phone footage submitted by the public and businesses, as well as footage from our own body worn cameras and dashcams. As always, our thoughts remain with victims and everyone impacted. You can read the full transcripts from the press conference via the ‘news’ section our website here ➡️
Merseyside Police105,641 views • 1 year ago