Police are appealing for information after shots were fired in Liverpool this afternoon.
Officers descended on Smithdown Lane at around 2:30pm after receiving reports of gunshots at the junction of Overbury Street by Crown Street Park.
The incident occurred close to two primary schools and a children's play area in close proximity to Crown Street Park.
Nobody was injured in the incident and the police are attending the scene as officers are carrying out forensic, witness, and CCTV enquiries.
Witnesses have described a large police cordon in place.
Chief Inspector Derek Riley Said: "These are the very early stages of our investigation and we are appealing to anyone who saw the incident or was passing anything suspicious in the area around 2:30 this afternoon.
"Although it appears that nobody has been hurt, to fire a weapon in the street is of course incredibly reckless and we will act on all information immediately to remove those who bring weapons onto our streets. Come forward and we will do the rest."
Anyone with information can contact @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 536 or come forward anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
