Man injured in Litherland shooting
The 20 year old was hit in the leg
A 20 year old man is recovering in hospital after a shooting in Litherland. It happened at about 7 o'clock last night on Gorsey Lane.
The man suffered an injury to his leg that is not thought to be life threatening.
An investigation is currently underway and house-to-house and forensic enquiries are being carried out in the local area.
Chief Inspector Stephen Rice said: "The investigation is currently in its early stages and we are working to establish what has happened.
"I would appeal for anyone who was in the area around Gorsey Lane this evening who has seen anyone on motorbikes or individuals acting suspiciously to contact us a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to this investigation.
"I want to reassure the public that we are committed to tackling gun crime and we will continue to take action to protect our communities from individuals who use firearms in broad daylight with no thought for members of the public around them just going about their daily business."