13-year-old girl arrested over Walton riots

The teenager is accused of throwing missiles at police and stealing cash from a shop

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 7th Oct 2024

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested over riots in Walton this summer, sparked by the Southport stabbings.

The teenager is accused of throwing missiles at officers, damaging police vehicles and stole cash from a shop.

Merseyside Police confirmed she had been bailed as investigations continue.

It brings the total number of arrests for disorder in Merseyside to 123, with 86 people charged and 64 people sentenced to a combined 137 years and two months.

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