Kirkby

Knowsley Council is seeking government help for flat owners in Kirkby being forced from their homes.

There has been a rise in criminal damage and abuse of shop staff, police say.

Knowsley Council is paying for a patrol service after the flats were in breach of fire safety regulations.

Police say the house's front door and a window were struck in Sunday's crossbow attack in Kirkby.

A 43-year-old is held on suspicion of attempted wounding after a house was struck with arrows.

People living in two tower blocks in Kirkby have been to vacate their homes in a matter of weeks.

The girl was bitten by a dog as she played outside in Kirkby on Thursday, police say.

Bus company Supreme Executive Travel said it had sacked the staff member it held responsible.