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SUSPECTED WRAPS OF HEROIN AND COCAINE WERE ALSO SEIZED 14:17, 03 Jun 2025 An arrest has been made after a man was seen making threats and later assaulted a police officer. Merseyside Police

were called to Southport town centre on Monday, June 2 at around 7.05pm. Officers were called to Bold Street to reports of a man making threats to a member of the public. Patrols searched

the area and located a man on Victoria Street a short time later. He was detained for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act and reportedly assaulted an officer, resulting in a cut hand.

Suspected wraps of heroin and cocaine were seized. A 38-year-old man from Southport was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and assault by beating of an

emergency worker. He remains in custody for questioning. Detective Inspector Ted Barr said: “The swift actions of our officers resulted in a man being detained at the scene, and he will now

be subject to a full investigation. We will never tolerate violence or threats against emergency workers who serve and protect their communities. Article continues below “Likewise,

information about suspected drug dealing will always be acted upon so report any concerns to police or via Crimestoppers and we will do the rest.” You can contact Merseyside Police's

social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website:

https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their

website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency always call 999. Article continues below