Missing From Home - 15 Year old Katie Jane Faye

MERSEYSIDE Police are increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 15 year old Katie Jane Faye. Katie has been missing from her home in Broadwood Avenue, Maghull since Friday, 20 November 2009, when she was last seen by her father at around 4pm. Katie was last seen wearing a long-sleeved white t-shirt, blue jeans and purple and black trainers. She was also wearing stud earrings, a silver dress ring and wrist bangles. Katie is described at white, 5ft 4in tall, she has brown, long, straight hair, a pale complexion and blue eyes. She also has a small scar on her forehead, one above her left elbow and a surgical scar on her left wrist. She is known to frequent the West Derby area of Liverpool. Merseyside Police would urge Katie or anyone who knows of her whereabouts to contact:- 0151 709 6010 as well as on:- 0151 777 4100 or the National Missing Persons Helpline on:- 0500 700 700.

SHOOTING M62 ROCKET JUNCTION

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives are urging members of the public to come forward following a shooting at a car at the Rocket junction at the end of the M62 motorway on 27 November 2009.

The victim was driving his black Ford Focus along Broad Green Road towards the Rocket junction, when he stopped at traffic lights it is believed that a black Astra pulled up alongside and a firearm was seen. On seeing the firearm the driver of the vehicle tried to evade the offenders by going through a red light. As a result he collided with a red Ford Focus being driven from the opposite direction.

Following the collision the offenders drove past and fired a number of shots at the black Ford Focus before driving off against the flow of traffic down Queens Drive towards Childwall Fiveways.

The driver and a two year old boy in the black Ford Focus were uninjured, but the woman driver of the red Ford Focus suffered minor whiplash injuries as a result of the collision. The occupants of both cars were distressed by their ordeal.

A black Vauxhall Astra was found abandoned and burnt out a short while later in Ashfield, Wavertree, detectives are eager to speak to anyone who may have seen the vehicle being abandoned as they could have information which could prove vital to the investigation.

At this stage of the investigation the motive for the shooting is unknown, although it is believed to be targeted.

Detective Superintendent Martin Andrew, said:- "We are determined to get these weapons and the people involved in this incident off the streets of Merseyside. The offenders showed a dangerous disregard for members of the public who were in the area at the time, and it is pure good fortune, given the busy nature of this junction, that no-one was injured or even killed, as a result of their actions. The offenders who carried out this indiscriminate attack on a busy route in and out of they city need to be caught. I would appeal to members of the community who have any information which could hlep us with our investigation to come foward. We will not tolerate the use of guns on the streets of Merseyside and the actions of these people are completely unacceptable. We will do everything within our power to find those responsible and put them before the courts. We will act on all information received in connection with the use of firearms."

The junction of the M62 with the Rocket was cordoned off whilst forensic examinations took place and was reopened at 9am on 28 November 2009. Merseyside Police would like to thank residents and motorists for their patience and co-operation whilst the scene was cordoned off.

House-to-house inquiries have been carried out and high visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure the community.  Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information is asked to contact the Matrix team on:- 0151 777 5699, the Gun crime hotline on:- 0800 458 1211 or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

Makeover for Huyton Station

MERSEYSIDE Police has released CCTV footage of a man who they believe may be able to help them with their inquiries regarding the murder of 22 year old Anthony Cavanagh who was assaulted in the Walkabout bar on Fleet Street, on Saturday, 24 September 2005.

Anthony Cavanagh died in hospital 11 days after he was assaulted and a murder investigation was launched immediately.

DCI Tim Keelan, who is leading the investigation, is appealing to anyone who may have been in the Walkabout on the night of the assault to come forward with information and he is particularly interested in talking to the man featured on the CCTV who he believes could have information which could be crucial to the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Tim Keelan, explained:- "Anthony, who was a Royal Navy seaman, was on shore leave and out with friends on Saturday, 24 September 2005, in Liverpool City Centre. At about 1.45am in the early hours of Saturday Anthony and his friends were getting ready to leave the Walkabout and make their way home. As they were walking through the bar we believe Anthony was confronted by three men and it is possible that Anthony may accidentally have bumped into one of these men earlier in night. One of the three men who confronted Anthony is believed to have thrown a drink at him and then a punch was thrown by one of the three. Anthony fell to the floor and we believe he was unconscious from the moment he was hit. Anthony was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and was then transferred to the specialist Walton Neurological Centre where he died on 5 October, 2005. I would urge anyone who was in the Walkabout on the night of this attack to come forward and help us with our inquiries. I would urge anyone who was in the bar and witnessed the assault, or who has any information which could help with our inquiries to come forward. In particular I would appeal to this man featured in the CCTV stills, or anyone who knows them, to come forward as they could have vital information which could help us further our inquiries. Anthony was out to enjoy himself with friends and was due to return to his ship on the Monday. He didn't go out looking for trouble and his family are devastated at the loss of their son and brother. We would like to be able to offer the family and friends some closure by finding out what happened on the night and finding the person responsible for the attack."

The offender who hit Anthony is described as white, muscular build with short, brown hair. he was wearing a white T-shirt and hooded top.

Anyone who was in the bar and witnessed the assault, or who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries can contact the incident room on:- 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.