内容摘要：“And building prevention work so we can stop crime happening in the first place.”

“And building prevention work so we can stop crime happening in the first place.”

KCC said last month was wasbetween March and October.

Reports of potholes and damage they caused hit five-year highs in 2023, according to local governments and the AA.The AA estimates they may have cost UK drivers as much as £500m in repairs.or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.

Southport residents who gathered to clean up the destruction left by "thugs" have said violence was the "last thing" they wanted as the heartbroken community tries to grieve.Dozens of people have been out clearing debris caused by the

on Tuesday - the day after a deadly knife attack in which

"Southport really doesn't need it after what we have gone through," said Marc Foreman, one of the volunteers in the clean-up operation.Jonathan Creak, 50, of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, had previously admitted causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife in a public place.

Creak is due to be sentenced on 30 May.Rhiannon Creak was found fighting for her life on a country lane in the village, near Long Stratton. She had injuries that left her requiring a blood transfusion and surgery.

Norwich Crown Court previously heard Creak had followed her as she went to muck out a friend's stables.Creak, of Westland Way, had