TWO Prescot men and one from Whiston are among a list of 'most wanted' fugitives police are hunting.

Merseyside Police has today (Monday, November 19) issued pictures of 10 people from Knowsley they would like to track down as part of a campaign called Operation Kuga.

The campaign is aimed at reducing the number of offenders on the streets.

Among the faces published by officers are 20-year-old Michael Westhall, from Prescot, who police say is wanted in connection to a "serious assault".

Also among them is 18-year-old Joseph Carroll, from Prescot, who is wanted in connection with criminal damage.

Also on the list is Ryan Fitzpatrick, 24, from Whiston, wanted in relation to a case of harassment.

Defective Sergeant Beth Blake said: “The public, regardless of where they live or work should not be subject to criminal behaviour and have every right to feel safe in their own communities.

"Therefore, our continued proactive approach aims to directly target wanted individuals and anyone that knows them so we can bring them to justice.”

Detective Sergeant Ruth Tickle added: “We’d also like to assure all those who are wanted or involved in criminal behaviour, that when we do find you, you’ll be brought into custody, put before the courts and could end up back in prison.

“Whatever information you may have, no matter how small, I urge you to get in touch – together we can make Knowsley a safer and more enjoyable place to be.”

The most wanted list includes:

  • Lloyd Marrs aged 22 from Kirkby - wanted in relation to a serious assault
  • Michael Westhall aged 20 from Prescot - wanted in relation to a serious assault
  • Matthew O’Connell aged 20 from Liverpool - wanted in relation to a serious assault
  • Callum Cargin aged 22 from Knowsley Village - wanted in relation to a breach of restraining order
  • Daniel Dooley aged 26 from Huyton - wanted in relation to an assault
  • Joseph Carrol aged 18 from Prescot - wanted in relation to a criminal damage
  • James Nodwell aged 30 from Liverpool - wanted in relation to an assault
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick aged 24 of Whiston - wanted in relation to harassment
  • Stephen Edge aged 35 from Kirkby - wanted in relation to harassment
  • Michael Poynter aged 30 from Halewood - wanted for theft and driving related offences

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the above people is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or on Facebook via Merseyside Police CC.

People can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.