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Man and woman arrested after armed incident on Rake Lane in Liscard

Armed police were called to Liscard after reports of masked men carrying weapons chasing two males through the streets.

Map of where the crime took place.
A woman and a man were arrested in connection with the Rake Lane incident.

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A man and a woman have been arrested following an incident that saw armed police surround Liscard.

Yesterday at around 3:20 pm, reports came into the police that two men on bikes donning balaclavas and carrying weapons were chasing two other males on Rake Lane, Liscard.

Armed officers went to the scene and searched the area, but did not find anyone.

After following up on enquiries, as reported by the Wirral Globe, a man was arrested. The police arrested a 46-year-old man from Liverpool on suspicion of affray, conspiracy to commit Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm, possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Another person, a 36-year-old woman from the Wirral, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Both remain in custody. They have not yet been named by Merseyside Police.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police via their social media desk on X or Facebook @MerPolCC, quoting reference log 680 of 13 July. Reports can also be made via the Merseyside Police website or by calling 101

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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