A man reportedly placed an imitation gun on a shop counter as he paid for a can of cider.
Witnesses, who wished to remain anonymous, told the ECHO that a man walked into Save Express on Selwyn Street in Kirkdale to buy a can of cider at around 7am. As he paid, he took out what appeared to be a handgun and placed it on the counter as he got money out of his pocket.
According to those in the shop at the time, he did not threaten anyone and no injuries were reported. The man put the item back into his pocket after he paid and left the shop in the direction of Melrose Road.
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Police attended the store and a vehicle remained parked outside until just after 10am. A man was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We were contacted at 7.20am today, Tuesday 24th January, following reports a man was seen in the Selwyn Street area of Kirkdale with a gun. Officers attended and a man in his 30s was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm.
"There is no suggestion the gun was fired or used to threaten anyone and there are no reports of any injuries or damage caused. An investigation is underway and enquiries are being carried out in the local area."
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