POLICE have named a suspect charged as part of an operation on domestic abuse. 

Officers arrested 23 people across Merseyside as part of the crackdown on Thursday, June 22.

Teams of officers, led by Merseyside Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People unit travelled across the region as part of Operation Cassia - a bi-monthly police operation to arrest people in connection with alleged cases of recent and historical domestic abuse.

Two men were charged and remanded into custody.

Among them was Alun Roberts, 41, of Hornby Crescent, Clock Face, St Helens, who has been charged with attempting to possess a controlled drug of Class A (cocaine) and two counts of common assault.

Elsewhere, Kevin Burgess, 51, of Lauriston Road, Liverpool has been charged with assault by beating, threatening a person with a blade / sharply pointed article in a public place and intimidating a witness / juror.

One suspect has been served with a Domestic Violence Protection Notice and will appear in court later today.

One suspect remains in custody, and another suspect has been released without charge.

Meanwhile, 18 suspects have been bailed pending further inquiries.

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Detective Chief Inspector Sue Hinds said: “These operations are only a snapshot of what our officers do every day to seek out those involved in such crimes and offer justice for victim-survivors. We have been working hard behind the scenes to gather evidence and build a case against each of them.

“Domestic abuse isn’t just physical – it can be emotional, sexual, financial or controlling behaviour. It can happen to anyone, regardless of gender. Some of the signs of domestic abuse, such as physical marks, may be easy to identify but others may be things you can easily explain away or overlook.

“Often victims are either in a relationship with the perpetrator or have been historically, it can therefore be very hard for them to report what has been going on. They might still love their abuser, feel loyal to them, are protecting their children or are simply living in fear.”

Detective Chief Inspector Hinds added: “Merseyside Police is determined to break that cycle of abuse where perpetrators continue to commit crime after crime against their victim thinking that every time they do, they are less likely to get caught. 
 
“Please talk to us or the partners we work with if you are a victim of domestic abuse, so we can protect you or anyone that does come forward and take decisive action against abusers. Together we can help you overcome any cycle of domestic abuse.”