DETECTIVES are issuing images of nine people who may have information following violent disorder in Merseyside.

An investigation is ongoing into the shocking incidents that occurred in Southport on Tuesday, July 30 and Liverpool city centre and Walton on Saturday, August 3.

As part of ongoing inquiries, we continue to identify people on CCTV footage who police believe could have information.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "If you know any of these people pictured, or you recognise yourself in one of these images, please come forward as a matter of urgency because we believe the people in these images could be able to help our inquiries.

"If you have any information, you can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 24000663787."