Shots were fired at a house in West Derby in broad daylight, police have confirmed.
Officers were called out to Culme Road in the West Derby area at around 11.25am today following reports of a shooting.
Police confirmed shots were at a house causing damage to the property. There were no reports of any injuries.
Senior officers are now appealing for information about the shooting which happened just off Queens Drive.
Detective Chief Inspector Cath Haggerty said to the ECHO : “We are in the very early stages of an investigation following a firearms discharge this morning and will remain in the area to provide reassurance to the community and gather information.
“The use of weapons on our streets will not be tolerated and we know this will be an alarming incident for local residents. An extensive investigation will be carried out and we are determined to find the person responsible and remove firearms from our streets.
"If you saw or heard anything suspicious in Culme Road or the surrounding area, or may have captured home CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward as any information could be vital to the investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC, or 101 with reference 20000660430. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
