Dear Natural Breaks staff

 

You will have received a message from Diane Hesketh regarding the recent riots in the area.

 

This briefing is for Natural Breaks staff on the current situation in the city including some practical information.  We will issue further briefings as and when we have updated information.

 

Latest Intelligence on Planned Protests

Natural Breaks is liaising with Liverpool City Council who are working closely with the Police and community organisations to issue updates on protests in the city.

They have informed us of a potential anti-immigration protest on Saturday 10^th August at Pier Head. The predicted times have varied from 2pm to up to 8pm therefore it is advised to avoid the area on the day.

 

How to stay up to date

There is a lot of misinformation online – please be careful on what you share and be aware of information from trusted sources.

In terms of what is happening in the area you can follow Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil on Twitter/X and Facebook for updates and visit for statements and press releases: https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/

You can also follow Merseyside Police’s official social media channels (@MerseyPolice on Twitter/X and Facebook) for the latest updates and visit their website news section for updated statements and press releases: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/news-search/.

 

Specific Advice and Support

Natural Breaks will monitor the situation and where there is perceived a risk to any specific area or individuals, will risk assess and give instruction and support as necessary.

If you perceive any specific threat please contact your line manager or, after office hours, Natural Breaks On Call on 07712669947

 

People we support

If you identify that the person you support is anxious regarding the recent events, please contact your line manager who will advise and ensure you have access to easy read information to help explain the situation. Also be aware of any negative impact of news coverage on people we support and act accordingly.

 

If the need arises:

 

Reporting crime

In the event of an emergency whilst a crime is in progress, phone 999.

 

If you have information on any form of hate crime, you can contact the Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. More information about reporting hate crime to the police or third-party reporting centres can be found here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/hate-crime/information/v1/hate-crime/how-to-report-hate-crime/

 

Hate crime

Merseyside Police has dedicated Hate Crime Coordinators who lead teams of specially trained officers. The teams monitor, assess, and investigate hate crimes across Merseyside, ensuring that victims are supported throughout the process, and we do all in our power to ensure that offenders are put before the courts. You can report hate crime directly to the police or via charities and organisations that provide specialist support services for victims of hate crime. More information on what is available can be found here: How to report hate crime | Merseyside Police. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.

 

Support for victims

Victim Care Merseyside is a single point of contact for victims of crime living in Merseyside. The team of trained and knowledgeable staff are available to provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs. To get in touch, freephone 0808 175 3080 weekdays 8 am - 6 pm or visit their website: http://victimcaremerseyside.org.

 

For advice or support, you can speak to a member of the Anthony Walker Foundation Hate Crime Team. To get in touch, call 0151 237 3974 or email [email protected].

 

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If, for any reason, you do not wish to report a hate crime to the police, the independent charity Stop Hate UK runs a 24/7 confidential helpline for all victims of hate crime on 0800 138 1625 or https://www.stophateuk.org/.