Man arrested after vandalism spree damages eight homes and three cars
A man has been arrested from St Helens after a series of criminal damage offences that have occurred in Thatto Heath and Sutton Leach.
Between Friday 7 November and Thursday 13 November, Merseyside Police received 11 reports of damage caused to eight houses and three vehicles.
Seven offences were reported during the morning and early afternoon of Thursday 13 November.
A 28-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He has been taken to a police station in Merseyside and remains in police custody.
DCI Leanne Toole said: “Swift police work from our Local Policing teams in St Helens identified the suspect from enquiries that had been undertaken.
“Such reckless incidents of criminal damage which could have endangered residents will never be tolerated in St Helens.
“I hope this result reassures residents that we will take the appropriate action to deal with anyone causing vandalism, alarm and distress on our streets.
“Please continue to report any similar incidents so we can prevent any other acts of vandalism in the area.”
Anyone with information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook with reference 25000930967. 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.