A suspected burglar was the victim of a shooting after being attacked in a house in Liverpool.
Anthony Edgerton took himself to hospital, at around 11.20pm on Thursday, April 27, after being shot. Police have reported that the shooting took place at an address on Arden Drive, Speke.
There were no further reports of injuries and an investigation is now ongoing to find those responsible for the shooting.
Following the shooting detectives confirmed 43-year-old Edgerton, of no fixed address, was wanted in connection to a burglary in 2021.
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After he was released from hospital, for treatment for the gunshot wound to his ankle, he was charged with burglary. He has been remanded on conditional bail to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, May 30.
Detective Sergeant Astbury said: "The investigation into this shooting is still in the early stages and we are continuing to carry out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries to establish what has happened. I want to reassure residents living in the area that the use of firearms will not be tolerated on the streets of Merseyside and we are committed to finding the people who are responsible and bringing them to justice to make our region a safer place to live.
"We are committed to taking weapons off our streets and, rest assured, if you tell us about any suspected possession or offences we will take action. We pro-actively investigate serious organised crime in Merseyside, including the use of guns and the supply and distribution of drugs.
"Please check your CCTV, dashcam devices or doorbell footage and if you see anything or anyone suspicious from this night, please let us know. Any information you provide, however, insignificant it may seem, could be vital to our investigation.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference: 23000356671. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously"
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