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MERSEYSIDE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Emily Spurrell is encouraging Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots, who were not insured or who did not have adequate cover in place and whose insurance company won't pay out, should look at claiming via the:- Riot Compensation Scheme, in order to seek compensation. This includes the owners of buildings that suffered structural damage, and tenants or occupiers who had stock or assets damaged or stolen, or vehicles damaged in:- Southport, Liverpool City Centre, and County Road. But they should do this as soon as possible, as they may also be entitled to claim for their losses.

We have been informed that the UK Government has now set a national Riot Reference Date of:- 7 August 2024. This means the deadline for residents and businesses to submit any claims via the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website is now:- Thursday. 19 September 2024.

Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said:- "Having spent time in some of the areas affected by the shameful scenes of violence and disorder, it was quite clear to see the scale of damage to properties and vehicles. I want to ensure everyone affected by these appalling incidents can recover as quickly as possible and critical to that is accessing the financial support to which you are entitled. That's why I'm encouraging people to submit claims to their insurance companies as quickly as possible. For those who are uninsured or have been refused compensation by their insurance claim, I would invite them to submit a claim through my website to see if they are eligible through the Riot Compensation Scheme. This scheme is in place to make sure all those impacted by the riots get the support they need, and I would urge people to apply now so they do not miss out."

To qualify for compensation through this scheme, victims must be able to demonstrate that the damage or loss they have suffered was as a result of a riot.

To make a claim, you must report the crime to the Police if you have not already. You should be given a crime reference number. Those with insurance must claim via their insurer 1st.

Claims must be sent within 43 days after the riot. If you make an insurance claim 1st, you have 43 days to make your RCS claim from the date the insurer tells you that you are not fully covered.

You will need to show evidence of the losses for which you are claiming, such as:- receipts, bank statements, surveyor's report, and photographic evidence.

The Riot Compensation Scheme does not cover personal items, loss of trade, rent, or personal injuries.

Full details of how to submit a claim and the claim form can be found at:- MerseysidePCC.Info.