A man fired shots in a residential area, near to a park.
A witness told police that a man, on foot, shot a gun towards a grey transit van on Falmouth Road just after 6.30pm, on Monday, May 23. The suspect then ran through the nearby park on to Dodman Road and then on to Mullion Road, Croxteth.
Police set up a cordon in the area and forensic enquiries have been taking place. Officers have said the investigation is in its early stages but at this time there are no reports of any injuries.
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Detective Inspector John Mullen, said: "I would urge anyone who was in the area at around 6.30pm on Monday, 23 May, who witnessed the incident, or who have any information to come forward. I would also like to appeal to anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or footage on any other devices to take the time to check them to see if they have captured any footage that could help us find those responsible.
"Firing a gun in a residential street is extremely reckless and dangerous and shows a total disregard for the safety of local residents. If you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage or information about this incident please DM our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting incident reference 0887 of 23 May."
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
