Two men, aged 18 and 22 years, from Toxteth were arrested on suspicion of robbery
Liverpool city centre, December 22 2025
Two men have been arrested after a spate of bag-snatching in Liverpool city centre. Six robberies were reported between December 4 and 14, with witnesses describing a male on an electric bike trying to grab people’s bags at the height of the Christmas shopping rush.
Two men, aged 18 and 22 years, from Toxteth were arrested on suspicion of robbery yesterday, December 21. They have both been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries to be carried out, Merseyside police said.
Detective inspector Stephen Ball said: “This will have been a terrifying experience for the victims to have experienced and thankfully no one was seriously injured.
“Although we have arrested two men we are continuing our enquires with a number of lines to investigate.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information could support our ongoing enquiries to please contact us and prevent violence in our community.”
Merseyside Police’s Winter of Action, taking place between 1 December and 31 January 2026, is a major policing push to keep town centres safe during and beyond the festive season by tackling crime, reassuring communities, and ensuring our high streets are welcoming and safe for everyone.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via the website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting reference 25001018784.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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