Help Identify Individuals from Merseyside Riots
- Merseyside Police have released CCTV images from recent riots and are asking the public for help in identifying the individuals pictured.
- The appeal comes as the police continue investigations into the disturbances.
- They encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in resolving the cases.
Merseyside Police have released images of 12 individuals they wish to identify in connection with riots that erupted following the tragic deaths of three young girls in Southport. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, were fatally stabbed at a holiday club on July 29, prompting violent disturbances in Southport, Liverpool city centre, and other locations across the UK. The unrest resulted in injuries to law enforcement officers and significant property damage. In the wake of the riots, which occurred shortly after a vigil for the victims, Merseyside Police have charged 22 individuals related to the incidents. Among those charged, Jordan Davies, 32, received a two-year prison sentence for carrying a knife while attempting to join a group involved in the violence. Det Supt Paul Speight emphasized the police's commitment to swiftly addressing the unrest, stating that the courts are taking decisive action against those responsible for the chaos. The police are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals in the released CCTV images to come forward with information. Det Supt Speight reiterated a strong message to potential offenders, asserting that the police will actively pursue those intent on causing disorder in the community. The public is encouraged to assist in the investigation by contacting the police with any relevant information.