Merseyside Police officers will be taking action to help protect retailers (Image: Merseyside Police)

Merseyside Police is cracking down on retail crime in Liverpool city centre as Christmas approaches. Winter of Action is a national scheme designed to help keep town centres safe during the festive season and into the New Year, with the force responsible for the region.

Taking place between December 1 and January 31, officers will be stepping up their patrols to help keep residents and visitors safe as they enjoy Liverpool’s shops, bars, pubs and clubs.

Local Policing Inspector Jack Woodward said: “It’s a real priority for us to make sure our retail community feel safe. We’re not shy about the fact that retail staff do suffer from a range of abuse and violence on occasion, and wh

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