A man suspected of attempted murder was today named by police after two men were shot in front of horrified drinkers in a busy pub on the first day of reopening.
Armed police were called to the Old Bank pub, in Page Moss, at around 8.20pm on Monday night after reports a number of shots were fired.
Witnesses told the ECHO that a gunman ran through the pub and fired a number of shots before turning to the exit and shooting a man near the doorway during the sickening scenes.
A man was found with gunshot wounds to his chest and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police have since revealed a second man turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound to his groin following the shooting.
Both men were arrested on suspicion of shooting each other.
Today Merseyside Police said they have charged a man from Everton with attempted murder in connection with the shooting.
A spokesperson said: "We have charged a 29 year-old man with attempted murder following an incident at the Old Bank pub in Huyton on Monday 17th May.
"Alan Roberts, of Heyes Street, Everton, has also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to injure."
He was remanded in custody to appear at Wirral adult remand court today, Wednesday, May 19.
Police said a 23 year-old man remains under arrest and enquiries are ongoing.
The terrifying shooting happened in front of staff and regular customers who were sitting inside the pub for the first time since it was closed during lockdown.
One man, who did not want to be named, said: "The lad ran and was running round the pub looking about.
"He shot twice and then ran out, and as he ran out he shot someone in the doorway, and ran off."
Merseyside Police has said the shooting is believed to have been sparked by an earlier altercation but are still investigating.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 21000317629.
You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
