Police Seek Witnesses After Racist Banners Displayed on M62 Bridge

Merseyside Police seek information about a possible hate crime on the M62 near Knowsley involving racist banners.

Police Seek Witnesses After Racist Banners Displayed on M62 Bridge
Police Seek Witnesses After Racist Banners Displayed on M62 Bridge

Police need help with an M62 incident. It happened yesterday, Sunday, and involves a possible hate crime. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM near Knowsley.

Eight men stood on a bridge over the M62, near junction five’s roundabout, holding up some banners. Police say some banners seemed racist, but they did not share banner details.

Officers went to the scene quickly, but the men had already left. Police are now asking drivers for help. If you drove by then, do you have dashcam footage or see what happened? Your information can help.

Merseyside Police has hate crime experts, specially trained officers who watch, check, and probe hate crimes. These experts also support victims and aim to bring offenders to justice.

You can call Merseyside Police at 101, quoting reference number 25000128836. Alternatively, message @MerpolCC on X or use the Facebook contact center. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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