Two boys aged 12 and 14 have been arrested after shots were fired outside a supermarket in Merseyside.
Police said the incident happened outside a Spar store in the Litherland area of Sefton on Monday night. The offender and a second person made off on motor scooters.
Two suspects were arrested a short time later on suspicion of aggravated vehicle-taking and possession of a section one firearm.
A Merseyside police statement said: “At about 8.30pm, a report was received that a male had fired a weapon at an unknown person outside the Spar store on Sefton Road. At this stage, [it] is not believed that anyone was injured and no damage has been discovered.”
Officers are examining CCTV footage and conducting forensic inquiries, and the force said there would be a visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the community.
DI Simon Vaughan said: “A lot of positive action has been taken in recent weeks by Merseyside police and our partners, as we target those involved in gun crime across Merseyside, including arrests and recoveries of weapons, drugs and cash.
“This action will continue, and anyone who is involved in organised crime can expect a knock at their door.”
