Police want to speak to these 11 people in connection with violent disorder in Merseyside

Detectives have released CCTV images of 11 people they wish to speak to after violence broke out in Merseyside. While the town grieved following a devastating knife attack that killed three young girls, Southport saw the first in a series of riots that swept the country last week.

Further disruption was also seen in Liverpool on Saturday (August 3), in the city centre and in the suburb of Walton. Merseyside Police is continuing to investigate the ugly incidents that unfolded across the county.

It is urging anyone who recognises the people pictured from CCTV to come forward. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight, of Merseyside Police, said: “I want the people in these images to make themselves known as soon as possible, as we think they will have information that can assist our investigations.

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"The communities of Southport, Liverpool and right across the country were left shocked and saddened by the scenes of disorder in the past week. Detectives are working through hours of CCTV and camera phone footage as well as information as it comes in, and anyone identified committing offences will join the 46 we have already arrested.

"We have charged 17, seven of whom have already been jailed, so it should come as no surprise to anyone involved when they get a knock on the door from Merseyside Police. There will be more sentenced in the coming days, and the courts are acting swiftly to jail those who brought violence, destruction and hatred into our communities.

"To anyone intent on causing disorder here I have one clear message: we will find you, and we will put you before the courts.”