A former footballer turned boxer has been charged over a shooting in Huyton.
Police attended a house on Radway Road at just before 10.29pm on November 28 last year after reports a man had been shot in the driveway.
The victim in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his leg.
Officers carried out a number of warrants in Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool on Thursday (February 19) which led to four people being arrested.
Paddy Lacey has been charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, possession of shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life, Section 18 GBH and conspiracy to cause GBH.
The 32-year-old, who played for Accrington Stanley and Chester, will appear at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Adult Remand Court on Friday (February 20).
John Aaron Jones, 35, from Allerton; John George Patrick Hughes, 31, of no fixed abode, and Bernard Flynn, 61, from Bootle also face the same charges.
Detective Inspector Chris Clark said: “These coordinated warrants were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation, and all four men will appear in court today.
“Our work continues, so I would ask that people who have yet to come forward still do so. Please do not assume that we already hold information.
“Our team will make that assessment, and will take the appropriate action. Whether you have a first-hand account, dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or other footage, come forward.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or contact Merseyside Police on social media through @MerPolCC, quoting reference 25000975453. You can also report via their website.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.