Sunday, 10 February 2013
Saturday, 11 August 2012
Liverpool Echo Publishes "Policeman slapping youth" story
The Liverpool Echo's Ben Rossington today published the story of the Matrix Officer who slapped a youth, after the video was posted on Huyton Times TV
The Liverpool Echo - Merseyside police officer under investigation over YouTube ‘slap’ video
The Liverpool Echo - Merseyside police officer under investigation over YouTube ‘slap’ video
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Merseyside Police officer jailed for asking to fondle woman's breasts
Merseyside Police officer John Forrester was today jailed for asking to fondle woman's breasts.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Source: Liverpool Echo
Monday, 23 July 2012
Merseyside Police Officer slaps youth
This video was recently sent to me. I sent it to various media outlets and Merseyside Police (who had already seen it last year and took no action against the officer concerned). This is the response from Merseyside Police.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson, said: "During the evening of Monday, 23 July (2012), Merseyside Police was made aware of a video on YouTube that appears to show a police officer behaving in an inappropriate manner.
"The footage was obtained and an immediate investigation was launched by the Force’s Professional Standards Department. “A 31-year-old serving police officer has been placed on restrictive duties whilst the investigation into the matter is conducted.
Five Merseyside police officers face misconduct hearings over “inappropriate” texts found on sacked inspector’s phone
"FIVE police officers are facing disciplinary action after a huge probe into “inappropriate” text messages.Source: Liverpool Echo
The investigation was launched as part of the inquiry into the activities of sacked Chief Inspector Mark Brew earlier this year. Brew, 47, was suspended while an internal inquiry took place and his work mobile phone was analysed as part of the probe.
The ECHO understands as well as implicating Brew and leading to his dismissal, the contents of certain text messages sparked the further investigation of other officers. It is believed at one point up to 28 texts, some said to be from officers in other forces, were examined. Merseyside Police today confirmed five officers were heading for misconduct hearings as a result of the discoveries."
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Charity Bike ride - Huyton to Southport and back!
A group today took part in a Charity Bike ride from Huyton to Southport and back, a total of 50 miles, in memory of Carl Bellis.
Friday, 22 June 2012
The 'Corrupt' Police Officer list - Version 18
'Corrupt' Police Officer list Version 18
The latest version of the list that contains details of Police Officers and other government Public servants who have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence.
The latest version of the list that contains details of Police Officers and other government Public servants who have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence.
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Merseyside police sergeant facing investigation after allegations of sending racist text messages
AN EXPERIENCED Merseyside police officer is under investigation for allegedly sending racist text messages.
Sergeant Andrew Doyle faces an internal inquiry after the offensive content was discovered recently.
The incident was referred to the force’s professional standards department for further examination.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Sergeant Andrew Doyle faces an internal inquiry after the offensive content was discovered recently.
The incident was referred to the force’s professional standards department for further examination.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Charity Bike ride - Huyton to Southport and back!
Monday, 9 April 2012
A high ranking Inspector with Merseyside Police force's Matrix gun squad has been sacked over allegations that he used his Police issued mobile phone to send and exchange dirty texts with colleagues and download internet porn.
Inspector Mark Brew, was also alleged to have left a conference to meet with a married woman and got a junior constable to drive from Merseyside to London to pick him up rather than him get the train.
Brew is said to have admitted using his work iPhone and Blackberry to trawl the net for porn and to swap ‘sex texts’ with two woman, thought to be colleagues within Merseyside police.
The Inspector was suspended last year amid a shake-up of Matrix after it was revealed damning photos of a search team fooling around in the home of a suspect when they were supposed to be looking for clues.
Six officers – Sgt Charlie Tennant and five constables – were later sacked by the force.
Inspector Mark Brew, was also alleged to have left a conference to meet with a married woman and got a junior constable to drive from Merseyside to London to pick him up rather than him get the train.
Brew is said to have admitted using his work iPhone and Blackberry to trawl the net for porn and to swap ‘sex texts’ with two woman, thought to be colleagues within Merseyside police.
The Inspector was suspended last year amid a shake-up of Matrix after it was revealed damning photos of a search team fooling around in the home of a suspect when they were supposed to be looking for clues.
Six officers – Sgt Charlie Tennant and five constables – were later sacked by the force.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Five suspended Matrix Police Officers Sacked!
Five Police Officers from Merseysides Matrix squad (pictured) were today sacked from the force.The Officers were sacked on the spot at a disciplinary panel, after photos were found on a mobile phone of an Officer being investigated for theft, showing them larking around and posing with household items whilst carrying out a house search.
After a three month internal inquiry in which Police Sgt Charlie Tennant was sacked and is currently on bail, the five constables in the photo were found guilty of gross misconduct and were also sacked.
Friday, 29 July 2011
85 yr old gets six months for videoing in a Public place - FREE Norman Scarth!
Norman Scarth (pictured) is 85 years old, and a World war II veteran. In his latter years of life, he finds himself still fighting tyranny, as in his retirement his life has ben hijacked by constant harrassment and targetting by the bullying authorities and Police.
This is the kind of oppression that he and so many others fought against, many dying in the process.
Norman was jailed in July 2011 for SIX MONTHS, for an alledged "contempt of court" when he was found video recording his own court porceedings, (are there not CCTV cameras in every "court").
This is an evil and barbaric way to treat an 85 year old man! Norman is currently in Armley prison in Leeds. You can write to him at;
Help Norman Scarth
There will be a protest outside the prison demanding Norman is released, on Sat 13th Aug 2011 at 10am, Please do your best to show support for Norman.
This is the kind of oppression that he and so many others fought against, many dying in the process.
Norman was jailed in July 2011 for SIX MONTHS, for an alledged "contempt of court" when he was found video recording his own court porceedings, (are there not CCTV cameras in every "court").
This is an evil and barbaric way to treat an 85 year old man! Norman is currently in Armley prison in Leeds. You can write to him at;
Norman Scarth A1903 CF
HMP Leeds,
HMP Leeds,
2 GLOUCESTER TERRACE,
STANNINGLEY ROAD,
Leeds LS12 2TJ
Help Norman Scarth
There will be a protest outside the prison demanding Norman is released, on Sat 13th Aug 2011 at 10am, Please do your best to show support for Norman.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Matrix Gun Officer Sgt Charlie Tennant SACKED
Sgt Charlie Tennant of Merseyside Police's Matrix Disruption Unit has been sacked for gross misconduct in Public Office.Tennant 43, is suspected of stealing items from homes that the Matrix raided and then selling the items on Ebay, he is currently on bail.
This Officer was the main protagonist in my unlawful arrest on May 27th 2009
Three other Officers are currently suspended and on bail.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Nine Merseyside Matrix Police officers under investigation for theft and drug offences.
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| The three previously suspended Officers are in this photo. |
Source: Liverpool Echo
Friday, 11 March 2011
Three Matrix Police Officers suspended
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| A corrupt force to be investigated. |
Detectives investigated the three over several months and were led to a profile on Ebay linked to one of the Officers. All three were arrested at their homes on March 9th 2011 and taken to separate Police stations, their computers were seized and are now being examined by IT experts.
Source: Liverpool Echo
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
European Court of Human Rights rules Random Stop & Search illegal
Judges in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, today ruled that randomly stopping and searching people without having a reasonable suspicion that they have committed a crime, is illegal and a violation of Article 8 of the Human Rights Convention which states everyone has the right to ‘respect’ for their private and family life.
The claim was brought by Kevin Gillan and Pennie Quinton, who were stopped by police while on their way to a demonstration outside the annual arms fair at the Excel centre, in London's Docklands, in September 2003.
Quinton, a journalist, was ordered to stop filming the protest despite showing her press card, while Gillan, who was riding his bicycle, was only allowed to go on his way after 20 minutes. They were awarded €33,850 (£30,400) in costs and expenses.
The UK Government has stated that they may appeal and will be ignoring the ruling as Home secretary Alan Johnson said: ‘Police will continue to have these powers available to them.’
In my opinion, the Police will be now be behaving illegally under Human Rights legislation, if they search someone without reasonable suspicion, they would be held personally responsible, regardless of what the government policy is.
Full Judgement can be viewed here
The claim was brought by Kevin Gillan and Pennie Quinton, who were stopped by police while on their way to a demonstration outside the annual arms fair at the Excel centre, in London's Docklands, in September 2003.
Quinton, a journalist, was ordered to stop filming the protest despite showing her press card, while Gillan, who was riding his bicycle, was only allowed to go on his way after 20 minutes. They were awarded €33,850 (£30,400) in costs and expenses.
The UK Government has stated that they may appeal and will be ignoring the ruling as Home secretary Alan Johnson said: ‘Police will continue to have these powers available to them.’
In my opinion, the Police will be now be behaving illegally under Human Rights legislation, if they search someone without reasonable suspicion, they would be held personally responsible, regardless of what the government policy is.
Full Judgement can be viewed here
Monday, 13 July 2009
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Darren Pollard Unlawfully arrested
Birmingham Street Action 11th July 2009. Darren Pollard Unlawfully arrested for "breach of the peace".
Today We Are Change Brum tried to speak truth to the powers that be, but during filming Darren was unlawfully arrested for use of a bullhorn/megaphone.
Today We Are Change Brum tried to speak truth to the powers that be, but during filming Darren was unlawfully arrested for use of a bullhorn/megaphone.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
RIP Michael Jackson 29/08/58 to 25/06/09

Just heard news that Michael Jackson has died.
I've always been a fan ofhis music and the news is really sad, a legend has gone.
R.I.P Michael Jackson 29/08/58 to 25/06/09
Video: Gone Too Soon - 1992
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
'Facial mapping' technology to catch criminals from CCTV footage on the way
"Merseyside Police are within months of setting up the country's first system that recognises suspected criminals and terrorists from CCTV footage. The 'facial mapping' scheme will enable officers to identify wanted criminals within minutes of being caught on tape.
It will compare photos from a digital mugshot database with film and stills from a crime scene and come up with around ten of the closest matches.
To build up its mugshot database, Merseyside Police – which is running the pilot scheme along with Lancashire Police and West Yorkshire Police – is taking digital photographs of 70,000 suspects arrested in Liverpool every year.
These include those accused of minor crimes such as motoring offences and the images will be retained even if they are not charged with any offence."
Source: London Evening Standard
It will compare photos from a digital mugshot database with film and stills from a crime scene and come up with around ten of the closest matches.
To build up its mugshot database, Merseyside Police – which is running the pilot scheme along with Lancashire Police and West Yorkshire Police – is taking digital photographs of 70,000 suspects arrested in Liverpool every year.
These include those accused of minor crimes such as motoring offences and the images will be retained even if they are not charged with any offence."
Source: London Evening Standard
Monday, 22 June 2009
Arrested for asking a policeman for his badge number
"Dramatic footage has been released of two women protesters being bundled to the ground after asking a policeman for his identification number.
The video shows one of the climate change protesters being held by the throat by a police officer.
The footage shot by police, who were policing the protest at the Kingsnorth power station in Kent last August, has been handed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, according to the protesters."
Source: The Guardian
The video shows one of the climate change protesters being held by the throat by a police officer.
The footage shot by police, who were policing the protest at the Kingsnorth power station in Kent last August, has been handed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, according to the protesters."
Source: The Guardian
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Charity bike ride to Wigan
A group of lads from Parbrook Road in Huyton took part in a sponsored bike ride to Wigan today in support of a neighbour in need. They planned to ride the 16 miles from Huyton to the JJB stadium in Wigan.
After a 3 hour ride, the lads succesfully accomplished their feat, but not without a mishap or two along the way.
Here's a short clip of one of the lads taking a nasty tumble.
©The Huyton Freeman 2009
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Unlawfully Arrested by the Matrix - Part 1
On the evening of Wed 27th May 2009 at 7.30pm, I was travelling in my fully insured, taxed and MOT'd car to my house, having just picked up my friend who lives about a mile from me. We were intending to watch the Champions League Final between Man Utd and Barcelona.
I had already noticed a convoy of Police vehicles patrolling the area on my way to my friends house, and on our way back to my house we were suddenly surrounded by three Police vehicles at a junction and signalled to pull over.
I drove across the junction and pulled onto the left, and Police vehicle stopped behind me and a Matrix minbus pulled up in front. I switched off my engine, undid my seatbelt, got out of my car and stepped onto the pavement to ask an Officer why I had been stopped by three Police vehicles, as we were simply going home to watch the match which kicked off in less than ten minutes and we had not been observed or had we been breaking the law.
An Officer(PC Mark Andrew Gibbs 1039) replied, "We don't need a reason, we can pull anyone, anytime, We are the Police." Another Officer (Sgt Charlie Tennant 1122) approached me and asked what my name was, I replied that I shouldn't have to give my name yet, as I have not been told the reason for the stop.
This Officer then grabbed hold of both my wrists, dragged me to the Matrix van and assaulted me by pushing me inside the vehicle. I was then threatened with violence by both Officers, who informed me in no uncertain terms "not to mess with them".
As I was concerned that I was going to be further physically assaulted, I proceeded to give them my details and I informed them of the fact that I had never been in trouble with the Police in my life, but I was not believed. I was then bundled into a Police carrier, made to sit on the floor, handcuffed, whilst these two officers and another two (namely PC Joanne Kelly 2782 and PC Jason Jones 5899) continued to behave abusive and threatening, attempting to provoke me and treating me with absolute disrespect.
My car was left unlocked where I'd been stopped and I was then handcuffed and driven 5 miles away, being threatened all the way, without being told the reason for my detainment, taken to a Police station, where I was denied a phone call to my family, stripped searched, fingerprinted, eye scanned, face scanned and DNA taken, all without my consent and locked in a cell for five hours, all for asking why I had been stopped.
After all this, I was then given a notice reqesting that I pay £80 or come to a court and "defend" "my" disorderly behaviour, and left to make my own way home from 5 miles away.
© The Huyton Freeman 2009
I had already noticed a convoy of Police vehicles patrolling the area on my way to my friends house, and on our way back to my house we were suddenly surrounded by three Police vehicles at a junction and signalled to pull over.
I drove across the junction and pulled onto the left, and Police vehicle stopped behind me and a Matrix minbus pulled up in front. I switched off my engine, undid my seatbelt, got out of my car and stepped onto the pavement to ask an Officer why I had been stopped by three Police vehicles, as we were simply going home to watch the match which kicked off in less than ten minutes and we had not been observed or had we been breaking the law.
An Officer(PC Mark Andrew Gibbs 1039) replied, "We don't need a reason, we can pull anyone, anytime, We are the Police." Another Officer (Sgt Charlie Tennant 1122) approached me and asked what my name was, I replied that I shouldn't have to give my name yet, as I have not been told the reason for the stop.
This Officer then grabbed hold of both my wrists, dragged me to the Matrix van and assaulted me by pushing me inside the vehicle. I was then threatened with violence by both Officers, who informed me in no uncertain terms "not to mess with them".
As I was concerned that I was going to be further physically assaulted, I proceeded to give them my details and I informed them of the fact that I had never been in trouble with the Police in my life, but I was not believed. I was then bundled into a Police carrier, made to sit on the floor, handcuffed, whilst these two officers and another two (namely PC Joanne Kelly 2782 and PC Jason Jones 5899) continued to behave abusive and threatening, attempting to provoke me and treating me with absolute disrespect.
My car was left unlocked where I'd been stopped and I was then handcuffed and driven 5 miles away, being threatened all the way, without being told the reason for my detainment, taken to a Police station, where I was denied a phone call to my family, stripped searched, fingerprinted, eye scanned, face scanned and DNA taken, all without my consent and locked in a cell for five hours, all for asking why I had been stopped.
After all this, I was then given a notice reqesting that I pay £80 or come to a court and "defend" "my" disorderly behaviour, and left to make my own way home from 5 miles away.
© The Huyton Freeman 2009
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