Man charged over Southport bank robbery, Bootle burglary and knife offence
Merseyside Police say the 46-year-old has been remanded in custody
Last updated 26th Oct 2026
A man has been charged with a robbery at a Southport bank, in which cash was stolen from a security guard, along with a burglary in Bootle and a knife offence.
Merseyside Police said the charges are part of ongoing investigations in Sefton.
The force said 46-year-old Alexander Porter, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Thursday 22nd October.
The charges
Porter has been charged with robbery at Santander Bank on Chapel Street, Southport, on Tuesday 20th October.
Police said a quantity of cash was stolen from a security guard at the bank.
He has also been charged with possession of a knife, blade or sharp pointed article in a public place, in relation to Oriel Road on Sunday 18th October.
The third charge is burglary at a home in Bootle on Sunday 18th October.
Police said jewellery, clothing and a bank card were stolen.
Court appearance
Porter has been remanded into custody.
He is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 23rd November.
How to pass on information
Anyone with information about suspected burglary or robbery offences in their area is asked to contact Merseyside Police's social media desk on X or Facebook at @MerPolCC.
Information can also be reported on the force's website or by calling 101.
Police said people should always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.