Plea for vigilance across Merseyside as lockdown easing sparks terrorism concerns
There is no intelligence of a direct threat to the region but, as pandemic restrictions ease, police are urging people to be alert to suspicious activity
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Armed Police at the opening day of the 2017 Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse, in Liverpool (Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Police are urging people to be vigilant to the dangers of a potential terror attack as lockdown restrictions ease across Merseyside.
The warning comes as pubs, bars and restaurants begin to reopen and as hopes grow that crowds will be able to gather at sports venues and other events in the near future.
Man in court after dramatic police swoop leads to gun seizure at city petrol station
Ibrahim Mohammed was remanded in custody after being charged in connection with a gun crime investigation that led to an arrest on Saturday
Police surround petrol station on major Liverpool road (Image: Sarah Barker)
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image captionRangers secure their first Scottish league title in a decade resulting in fans descending on Ibrox
Rangers fans are not the only football supporters who have broken coronavirus rules to mark a pivotal moment.
While much of last year saw professional sport taking place in empty stadiums, there have been several moments when jubilant - or disappointed - supporters fell foul of Covid restrictions.
Liverpool s clinching of the English title
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image captionFans gathered outside Liverpool s Anfield stadium
In June last year, Chelsea s 2-1 win over Manchester City handed Liverpool their first Premier League trophy.
Gun seized in cross border police petrol station swoop
Patrol cars descended on the Shell Garage in Edge Lane last night as part of a major operation
10:40, 7 MAR 2021
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Police surround Shell petrol station on Edge Lane (Image: Sarah Barker)
A handgun was seized and a man arrested as police surrounded a petrol station as part of a cross border operation. Witnesses shared footage of a large police presence at the Shell Garage on Edge Lane at around 8.45pm on Saturday, with officers remaining on scene for several hours.
At least three marked police cars were visible, though witnesses said there were also unmarked vehicles involved in the operation.
Stranded climbers and party on a boat - recent Covid rule-breakers fined by police in the UK
New stricter laws were introduced on Friday - with people caught at house parties of more than 15 people now facing an £800 fine
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