Masked gang storm house wielding machete

Five men were arrested after a balaclava-clad gang stormed a house armed with a machete.

Officers were called to Hall Lane in Kensington at 7pm on Thursday, June 13, after the group of men - some wearing balaclavas, were seen heading towards Edge Lane. One of the men was reported to be carrying a large machete.

The gang were seen entering a property on Hall Lane, where police officers found a machete and baseball bat, along with a large quantity of cannabis and drugs paraphernalia.

Five men were arrested on suspicion of a string of different offences. They include:

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• A 28-year-old man from Halewood was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug (cannabis), robbery and affray

• A 33-year-old man from Halewood arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife/blade in a public place, possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug (cannabis), robbery and affray

• A 23-year-old man from Kensington was arrested on suspicion of , possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug (cannabis), possession of a Class B controlled drug (cannabis), possession of an offensive weapon in a public place

• A 29-year-old man from Norris Green arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug (cannabis), robbery and affray

• A 52-year-old man from Norris Green was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and Class B controlled drug (cannabis), robbery and affray

There were no reports anyone was assaulted during the incident. Detective Inspector Steve Street said: “Knife crime has no place whatsoever in our communities.

"We continue to carry out stop checks, warrants and land searches to take weapons off our streets, but the assistance of members of the public coming forward with information about such incidents is vital to ensure the safety of families and residents.

“We know those involved in drug dealing often used threats, intimidation and violence to maintain their illicit trade. As in this case, the public can play a vital role in helping us locate people suspected of being involved in the use of weapons or drugs.

“If you have any information including who is carrying, using, or storing knives or weapons, please come forward so we can continue to disrupt offenders and bring them to justice.”

Anyone with informaiton is asked contact police directly via @MerPolCC on Twitter, or the 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.

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