Men shot in Kirkdale
Two men have gone to hospital with gunshot injuries to their hands and legs.
Police are investigating a shooting in Kirkdale in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 8 September.
At around 12.50am, two men, one in his 30s and one in his 20s, attended at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital with non life-threatening gunshot injuries to their hands and legs.
The shooting is believed to have happened in the Stanley Road area, and a scene is in place as officers continue forensic, CCTV and door-to-door enquiries and gather information.
Detective Inspector John Fitzgerald from our Firearms Investigation Team said:
'We’re working to piece together exactly what happened and so are keen to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Stanley Road and Pansy Street around midnight and saw or heard anything, either the shooting itself or any people making away from the area, and vehicle details.
'Recent days have seen a number of firearms removed from the streets, and recent months a downturn in these types of incidents. To have such success it is absolutely vital that we get all information from those communities who feel the impact of gun crime, so we can bring those responsible to justice. Speak to us directly or anonymously and we will take swift action.'
Anyone with information on this incident is sked to contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 21000624137.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously