Man and Woman Detained After Theft in a Formby supermarket

A police incident took place this afternoon on Brooks Road in Formby, following a report of a shop theft from Waitrose supermarket in Formby Village.

At approximately 1:30pm, two police vehicles stopped a man and woman in the street who were reportedly acting suspiciously. As the situation unfolded, a third police car and a police van also arrived on the scene.

Merseyside Police have confirmed that the incident relates to a report of a theft from Waitrose, and that a man and a woman have been detained. Enquiries are currently ongoing.

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Please remain vigilant in your area and report any suspicious activity to the police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.