On 21/05/18, Merseyside Police received numerous calls about anti-social vehicle use on the Beach at Formby & Ainsdale. Officers responded to the calls, assisted with colleagues from Sefton Park Rangers and National Trust in an attempt to locate / identify the suspects.


Officers are pleased to report that a 22-year old male from the L4 area was arrested for driving & document offences. He was also found in possession of Cannabis.


This remains an on going investigation with the Suspect being released 'Under Investigation' pending further enquiries.

5 cop cars seriously didn’t know we had that many in Southport

It is normal for there to be a "support" squad or squads, who can provide extra resource depending on the incident.

I don't know for sure but I would guess that Merseyside has one or more ready to back up in the north and south sections of its territory.

Last year I complained without response to Sefton because they took out six or so of the posts which mark the Formby-side perimeter of the car park, which created a tempting opportunity for the boy-racers to go on to the whole beach. Which they did.

Should have been down last night 22/05/18, young scrotes razing their souped up clio's and micra's all over the beach, including the section where no cars are supposedly allowed.

2 konb drivers stuck in the sand, pity the tide was on it's way out.

I felt sorry for the walkers and dog owners.

Cars should be banned from the beach at all times.