24 arrests in domestic abuse crackdown in Merseyside
Four people have been charged
Police have arrested 24 people across Merseyside as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse.
Teams of local officers, led by Merseyside Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People unit travelled across Wirral, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Knowsley on Thursday, as part of Operation Cassia.
It's a police operation to arrest people they believe are responsible for both recent and historical cases of domestic abuse.
Jack Jones, aged 28, of Inman Road, Upton, has been charged with actual bodily harm and domestic violence offences.
He's due at Liverpool Crown Court on 17 May 2024.
Michael McBride, aged 45, of no fixed abode, has been charged with stalking offences. He appeared at Merseyside Domestic Violence Remand Court yesterday (Friday).
Ian Atkinson, aged 52, of Seabank Road, Wirral, has been charged with actual bodily harm and criminal damage. He appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Thursday and has been conditionally bailed to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court in July.
James Jacobsen, aged 37, of Window Lane Liverpool, has been charged with three breaches of non-molestation orders and possession of a controlled drug. He appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Fourteen men have been bailed pending further enquiries, one woman has been warned to voluntary attend a police station, three men are still in custody, and two men have been released with no further action required.
Detective Chief Inspector Sue Hinds said:
“Targeting perpetrators of domestic abuse is a priority for Merseyside Police and this operation targeted outstanding suspects of domestic violence and those we believe are responsible for recent domestic abuse against their partners, ex-partners and family members.
“These days of action are only a snapshot of what our officers do everyday to relentlessly seek out those involved in such crimes and offer justice for victim-survivors.
“Domestic abuse isn’t just physical – it can be emotional, sexual, financial or controlling behaviour. It can happen to anyone, regardless of gender. Some of the signs of domestic abuse, such as physical marks, may be easy to identify but others may be things you can easily explain away or overlook.
“Please talk to us or the partners we work with if you are a victim of domestic abuse, so we can protect you or anyone that does come forward and take decisive action against abusers. Together we can help you overcome the cycle of domestic abuse.”