POLICE have carried out a series of raids across Wirral this morning.

Merseyside Police executed six warrants on properties across the borough including addresses in Bromborough, Bebington, Prenton, Oxton and Caldy.

Searches and enquiries are ongoing in relation to what police have described as “serious crime offences”, although no arrests have made as of yet.

A spokesman for the force said: "Merseyside Police has executed six warrants this morning in Wirral. Addresses in Bromborough, Bebington, Prenton, Oxton and Caldy are being searched under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in relation to serious crime offences.

“At this time, no arrests have been made and enquiries and searches are on-going."