£28,000 found after man's Mathew Street night out 'didn't end as planned'

A man's Mathew Street night out "didn't end exactly as planned" after he was thrown out of Wall of Fame. At around 9pm on Saturday, November 23 a police officer was on patrol in Mathew Street when he came across the man who had been thrown out of the bar, resulting in an altercation.

The officer detained the man and seized a large wrap of white powder and a large quantity of cash. He was arrested and taken to a police station for questioning.

Following a warrant at his home address in Kirkby, a further £28,000 in cash, suspected heroin, cannabis, Rolex watches and other items were seized. During the course of the search, a woman was also detained at the address and arrested.

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A 38-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs; possession with intent to supply class B drugs; possession of criminal property; and being drunk and disorderly in a public place.

A 37-year-old woman from Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs; and possession of criminal property. Both were taken to police stations for questioning and have now been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries.

Knowsley Chief Inspector Chris Ruane said: "It is fair to say that this night out didn't end exactly as planned, and now a man and woman will be under investigation in connection with multiple offences.

“The door staff and our officer acted swiftly and decisively to deal with and detain the man, and to prevent any further incidents. We work closely with licenced premises to ensure that the city centre remains a safe and welcoming place to visit, so report any such behaviour and we will take action."