Hate Crime

If you report an incident to the police, they will record the details and investigate the incident, and where possible and with your permission act against anyone identified as responsible. This may be a prosecution or community resolution.

You will also be offered help to access support from appropriate support services. These can be found at the Victim Cares Merseyside Hub website. It is important that the police are informed about incidents so that they can use intelligence to recognise any repeat or problematic locations, victims or perpetrators. 

Other agencies will take details of the incident and offer support in referring you to the police if they feel a crime as happened. Housing Providers may be able to take direct action against their tenants, if behaviour has breached their tenancy agreement. You should also be offered advice about what support services are available to you.