Gunshots were heard at the family home in Liverpool while children were inside – police have arrested a 28-year-old man and are urging anyone with information to come forward
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired at a house with children inside.
A large number of police vehicles were seen arriving at the address in Liverpool after reports of a gun being fired at around 3.50pm this afternoon. Two men dressed in black were reportedly seen running from the scene of the shooting.
One of the property’s windows was damaged but no-one was injured, reports the Liverpool Echo. Merseyside Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to the incident and taken him to be questioned. Detective Chief Inspector Andy McCourt said: “The investigation is in its very early stages and officers are currently in the area to carry out CCTV and house-to-house inquiries.
“Thankfully no one was injured, but this firearms discharge could have had catastrophic consequences. There were people inside the house at the time of the incident, including children, so clearly this could have been much worse.
“I’m sure the local community will be just as appalled as we are and I want to reassure them that we are determined to find the people responsible. Those involved in serious organised crime are clearly willing to carry and use firearms in Merseyside, but we will be relentless in removing them from our streets.
“Information from the public is vital if we are to breakdown the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets and I would appeal to anyone who has information to come forward. I completely understand that speaking up could be daunting, but when people are willing to support the police we will ensure every possible avenue is progressed to protect them.”
Forensics officers were seen photographing a silver Ford car that was sitting in the middle of Acanthus Road, Liverpool Echo reports. White markers could also be seen on the pavement at the side of the road earlier today.
