Two arrests after armed police stop car in Everton

Two men have been arrested after armed officers stopped a car near Goodison Park

Published 11th Aug 2016

Two men have been arrested after armed officers stopped a car near Goodison Park

Merseyside Police say they stopped a vehicle on Walton Lane with the junction of Spellow Lane around 6.05pm on Wednesday night

One man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and the unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle,

Another was arrested on suspicion of the unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, disqualification from driving and firearms offences.

They're currently being questioned by detectives.

Enquires are ongoing