Teenage boy charged after Litherland firearms incident
Police continue enquiries after shots fired at rider in Bootle area
A teenage boy has been charged following a firearms incident in Litherland, Merseyside, where shots were fired at a rider on a Sur-ron bike.
Merseyside Police confirmed the incident happened at around 4pm on Monday 23rd March on Fulwood Way, when it was reported that a group of males inside a car had shot at a male riding the bike. No injuries were reported, and officers are continuing enquiries to locate the rider.
Charges following investigation
Following an investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Bootle has now been charged with multiple offences. These include two counts of possession of a firearm, conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to possess ammunition with intent to endanger life, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Merseyside Youth Remand Court on Thursday 2nd April.
Police previously charged four men last month in connection with the same investigation, relating to firearm and driving offences.
Officers are continuing to appeal for information as enquiries remain ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police via social media at @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, report via their website, or call 101 quoting incident reference 26000232227.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website.