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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Jenny Kirkham

The faces of six men wanted by police and what they are accused of

These are the faces of six men who are currently wanted by Merseyside Police.

The men are suspected of committing a number of crimes including domestic abuse, harassment and controlling and coercive behaviour.

Officers in Knowsley this week will be carrying out an operation to find these suspected criminals during "Operation Avia".

This is a targeted operation aimed at tracing wanted people suspected of being involved in crime in the area.

Police claim that Operation Avia, whilst aiming to reduce the number of criminals on our streets, will ultimately make Merseyside a safer place to live, work and visit.

Some of the wanted people are:

Anthony Reilly

Anthony Reilly, 22, from Liverpool is wanted on suspicion of harassment and assault related offences

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson, 25, from Whiston is wanted for breaching his court order

Declan Lyne

Declan Lyne, 20, from Newton-Le-Willows is wanted on suspicion of controlling & coercive behaviour and on suspicion of an assault and criminal damage

Lewis Finney

Lewis Finney, 47, from St Helens is wanted on suspicion of harassment

Christopher Gaskin

Christopher Gaskin, 28, from St Helens is wanted for breaching his court order

John Hughes

John Hughes, 25, from Rhyl is wanted on suspicion of assault

Detective Sergeant Steven Byrom from Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit said: "We all have the right to feel safe in our homes and places of work and that’s why we need your help to track down these wanted faces.

"It’s also crucial that we speak out and support one another as often victims of crime can find themselves suffering in silence with little knowledge of how they can get help or guidance.

"I hope this operation gives the public the confidence to report incidents to us, knowing we’ll investigate, offer support and bring offenders to justice regardless of the crime committed.

"I’d also like to assure all those who are wanted or involved in criminal behaviour, that when we do find you, you’ll be brought into custody, put before the courts and could end up back in prison."

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the above people or others suspected of committing crime across Merseyside is asked to contact us via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook: Merseyside Police CC.

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously.

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