Police want to speak to these 12 people following wave of violent disorder in Merseyside
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTwelve more CCTV images have been released by police as investigations into the recent disorder continue. Violent scenes broke out in the aftermath of last week's devastating knife attacks in Southport.
Merseyside saw the first of the riots that followed, as crowds targeted police and a mosque in Southport on July 30. There were further ugly scenes in Liverpool, both in the city centre and in the suburb of Walton, where a library was torched.
Detectives have been pursuing those responsible for the disorder in recent days. Merseyside Police has now released images of another dozen key witnesses who they wish to speak to in connection with the violence. READ MORE: Beer-swigging coward stamped on man's head during sickening Piccadilly Gardens disorder following 'protests' The force says it is the third set of images it has released as part of the investigation, as a specialist team is reviewing hundreds of hours of footage and images.
The individuals pictured, or anyone who recognises them, are urged to come forward. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight, of Merseyside Police, said: “If you believe you know any of these people pictured, or you recognise yourself in one of these images, please come forward.
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