POLICE in Cheshire have been working with colleagues in Merseyside to crack down on rural cross-border crime.

Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team has been patrolling overnight in north Warrington, across the border with St Helens, and in Hale Village.

Officers say this comes after reports of anti-social behaviour in the areas, as well as monitoring for fly-tippers and those engaging in wildlife crime.

The force says that like criminals, police have no borders, and they will work together to target those intent on committing crimes.

In an update, the Rural Crime Team said: “Officers from the team are working with Merseyside Police patrolling around north Warrington – Burtonwood, Culcheth and Winwick – Hale Village and St Helens.

Warrington Guardian:

“So far, we have stopped and checked vehicles and used our 4x4 capability to access farm tracks where we have had reports of off-road ASB, waste and wildlife crime.

“By working together and acting on local knowledge and insight, we can utilise the unique skills we have as a team, such as specialist equipment, knowledge and resources.

“It further demonstrates our commitment to work with other units and forces, to tackle rural crime wherever it occurs.

“It sends a clear message that while criminals do not have borders, neither do we.”