A second man has been charged with attempted murder after a pub shooting.
James Freeman has been remanded in custody over the attack, which saw gunshots fired in the Old Bank Pub on the day it reopened after the lifting of lockdown restrictions.
Dramatic pictures showed forensics officers examining the venue in the aftermath of the incident, which left witnesses terrified.
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Emergency services were called to the Princess Drive pub at around 8.20pm on May 17 following reports shots had been fired inside.
A short time later, a man in his 20s was found with chest injuries nearby. He was taken to hospital.
Speaking at the time, Chief Inspector Steve Hardy said: “That shots have been fired inside a public place will understandably shock those in the local community and beyond."
The Page Moss pub had been busy with drinkers returning for the first time in months as venues were allowed to re-open indoors that day.
In the aftermath, Alan Roberts, 29 and of Heyes Street in Everton, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to injure.
Merseyside Police has now confirmed that Freeman, 23, and of Pennard Avenue, Huyton, has also been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident.
He is now due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court later this month.
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