So it’s important that we all play our part to understand county lines and speak out if we have concerns. If a child or young person is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect please report it to the Wirral Central Advice and Duty Team (0151 606 2008) 9. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues.

If you are facing an investigation or proceedings in connection with a criminal law offence it is important that you get advice and the earliest opportunity to avoid possible complications further on in the criminal investigation. The tales are supported by a number of maps with many contemporary and modern photographs, which help to bring these events and the people featured in them to life. Officers in Wirral have made over 20 arrests during the weekend and Bank Holiday Monday in an ongoing proactive policing operation to target criminals and protect those living in the area. Intervention includes signposting to universal services or service partners during the YPS intervention or as part of each young person exit plan as required.Children as young as 10 or 11 are being groomed to enter gangs and commit crime on behalf of older criminals. Birkenhead News is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). Wirral Met has appointed a new Students' Union President and Student Governor for the next academic year.

To enhance the law enforcement response still further, a multi-agency county lines coordination centre has been established, bringing together officers from the NCA, police and regional organised crime units to develop the national intelligence picture, prioritise action against the most serious offenders, and engage with partners across government, including in the health, welfare and education spheres, to tackle the wider issues. The campaign is being developed to create a multi-agency approach which targets young people, parents, general public, care home staff, Merseyside Police Officers / staff, health care professionals and teachers to create a talking point about the signs and triggers of vulnerable adults and young people being exploited to deliver drugs, and the relevant reporting mechanisms. Explore the complexities of social life with this full-time degree, validated by the University of Chester, that will develop your skills and knowledge through a diverse range of topics within Sociology and Criminology.A young person might exhibit some of these signs, either as a member or as an associate of a gang dealing drugs.