A man has been hospitaised in what police believe was the latest ‘targeted’ shooting in Liverpool.
Emergency services were called to Hollow Croft in Stockbridge Village at around 5.30pm following reports that a man had been shot.
The victim was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his right leg, which is not thought to be life-threatening, following the incident.
Detectives believe this was a targeted attack and it is understood that the gunman was last seen heading in the direction of Haswell Drive in black clothing.
Detective Inspector Ian Hussey said: “I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who has any information, which could help us establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, to come forward.
“The vast majority of our residents on Merseyside are decent, law abiding people, who are sickened by the complete and utter disregard shown by those who are prepared to use firearms to settle petty disputes, or disputes linked to the production and supply of controlled drugs on our streets.
“I would urge members of the public who have information, which could help us to take positive action against those involved in gun crime and make our streets safer, to pick up the phone and tell us what they know.
“If you have any information about those involved in gun crime, or where these people are storing their weapons, call the specialist Matrix team on 0800 230 0600, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
“We will act on all information.”