Merseyside Police officers investigating a shooting in Huyton on Wednesday (29 November) in which a dog was shot dead have arrested two people in connection with the offence.
A 19-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Section 1 firearm and aggravated burglary. A 15-year-old boy from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
Both have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
At around 12.20am, officers were called to a house in Primrose Court to reports of a disturbance. It is initially believed that unknown persons broke into the downstairs of the property and discharged a firearm, which resulted in serious injuries to a dog, a Dogue de Bordeaux/Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross.
The dog was taken to a vets for emergency treatment but was sadly pronounced dead. Nobody else inside was harmed and the offenders made off. A female from the house was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Anyone who witnesses the incident or who has any information is encouraged to call police on 101 quoting incident number 10 of 29 November, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.