Pictures show how a discount store was smashed up and trashed by a gang carrying hammers and an axe.
The groups of thugs attack the County Road Discount Store, in Walton, at around 10.30am on Friday morning.
Horrified shoppers watched on as four men put holes in the front of the shop, smashed a window and broke the windscreen of a nearby car.
Images, taken by a customer, show smashed glass on the inside of the store while outside, significant damage was caused to the facade.
A number of large dents could be seen on the signage of the store where the hammer struck multiple times.
Six holes could also be seen broken through a poster for smoking accessories that was outside.
A car on Wilburn Street was also smashed with the hammers before the gang fled the scene in a 4x4 car.
Thankfully no one was injured in the incident but witnesses said the damage was bad for the business and staff didn't know what the motive for the attack was.
Police are now asking witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We are appealing for information after it was reported a shop front and car were damaged by offenders in Walton.
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"We were called at about 10.30am to County Road Discount Store on County Road, where it was reported a group of four white men used hammers and an axe to cause damage to the window of the shop.
"It was also reported they damaged the windows of a silver Ford Focus parked on nearby Wilburn Street.
"They then reportedly left the scene in a white 4x4 vehicle.
"There were no reports of any assault or injuries caused during the incident, or any items taken.
"Police attended the scene and have carried out forensic and CCTV enquiries as well as speaking to witnesses.
"An investigation is ongoing."
Anyone with any information is asked to DM us on Twitter via @MerPolCC or message us on Facebook at ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
Alternatively, call 101 quoting incident reference 20000486159 or call @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.
