A man is in hospital following a shotgun attack in North Liverpool.
Police were called to the Royal Hospital at around 5.45pm on Monday after the victim arrived with chest wounds consistent with a shotgun discharge.
The man’s condition is currently described as serious.
Detectives believe the incident may have happened in or near Grant Gardens on Everton Road.
An investigation is under way and a cordon is in place at the area while forensic work takes place.
Officers are currently conducting witness and CCTV enquiries in the area in order to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Detective Inspector Paul Speight said: “I would appeal to anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation to get in touch.
“You may have witnessed the incident, or the offender or offenders making off from the location.
“Any information, no matter how small, will be thoroughly investigated.
“You may have been driving past, perhaps on your way home from work, and have dashcam footage which may be of interest.
“If so, please get in touch with police as it could help us piece together what took place and bring the offenders to justice.
“I want to reassure our communities that the use of firearms will not be tolerated on the streets and public spaces of Merseyside and we are committed to finding the people responsible and bringing them to justice.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC, or by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111