- Merseyside Police has issued images of 14 people they are hunting over riots
- The force faced severe disorder in Liverpool city centre and Walton on Saturday
- 42 people have been arrested, 15 charged and three jailed over the violence
Police have released the images of 14 people they are hunting in relation to disorder in Merseyside, as they warn ‘many people will soon be getting a knock on their door’, ahead of further anticipated riots.
Merseyside Police wants to speak to the group of 14 people after disorder in Liverpool city centre and Walton on Saturday.
The incidents followed the fatal stabbings of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport last week.
Officers were injured and severe damage caused to police vehicles and buildings, including a library that was set on fire.
To date, 42 people have been arrested, 15 charged and three jailed in relation to the disorder.
Police have released the images of 14 people they are hunting in relation to disorder in Merseyside
Merseyside Police is hunting the group after disorder in Liverpool city centre and Walton on Saturday
The incidents followed the fatal stabbings of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport last week
Officers were injured and severe damage caused to police vehicles and buildings, including a library which was set on fire during the incidents on Saturday
Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said: ‘It is vital that these people make themselves known as soon as possible, as we think they can assist our ongoing investigations.
‘The communities of Southport and beyond were disgusted by the violence and damage caused last week and at the weekend.
‘We are still working our way through information, images and footage as it comes in and we’ll continue to take action to arrest, charge and put before the courts anyone identified.
‘We have so far seen 42 people arrested, 15 charged and three jailed.
‘There will be more in the coming days, and many people who are sitting comfortably will soon be getting a knock on their door.
‘And you will see in coming days, the courts will act as swiftly as possible to jail those people who bring violence, racism and hatred into our communities.
‘We will find you’: Police have vowed to track down those responsible for the riots
The force also pledged to ‘put you before the courts’ as they issued a warning to those involved
To date, 42 people have been arrested, 15 charged and three jailed in relation to the disorder, as Merseyside Police hunt 14 people
These two men are among the 14 people being hunted by Merseyside Police
The police has vowed to act ‘swiftly’ against those inciting riots and disorder across the UK
‘They will soon be getting a knock on their door’: The police is hunting 14 people
‘To anyone intent on coming to Merseyside in the future I have the same message: we will find you, and we will put you before the courts.’
Anyone who recognises the people pictured should contact police on social media @MerpolCC or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 24000663787.
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