Fury as Merseyside police chief says most criminals are NOT bad people and he d rather pump billions into cutting poverty than upholding law (so tell that to victims of drug dealers, rapists and killers who terrorised Liverpool during his five years)
Andy Cooke said the solution to violent crime in inner cities is to reduce poverty
Today, critics said he should focus on doing his job and arresting criminals
Mr Cooke said if he had £5bn, he d spend £1bn on policing and £4bn on poverty
Leaders and police put out message about rising coronavirus cases in area AS COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Merseyside, regional and city leaders are once again urging everyone in our communities to play their part to protect loved ones and save lives. The NHS is facing unprecedented pressure, and it is more important than ever we abide by the rules to ensure our healthcare workers can continue to work effectively. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke said: “The rapidly rising numbers of people affected by this pandemic means that we are now facing a critical time, and increasingly feeling the impact on the health of those around us. A time where we all need to consider ‘Do I need to do this?’ in every aspect of our lives, and behave as if we are potentially carrying the virus.
Birkenhead town centre. POLICE have urged communities across Wirral to keep playing their part in helping protect others during the coronavirus pandemic. The message is echoed by council leaders across Liverpool City Region, as the NHS faces unprecedented pressure in its work to bring the virus under control. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke said: The rapidly rising numbers of people affected by this pandemic means that we are now facing a critical time, and increasingly feeling the impact on the health of those around us. A time where we all need to consider Do I need to do this? in every aspect of our lives, and behave as if we are potentially carrying the virus.