Car Shot At In Liverpool

Published 4th Sep 2015

Officers were called to Waterside in Bootle shortly after 10.10pm on Thursday evening to reports of a firearms discharge following a collision between two vehicles. Detectives attended the scene and found damage to a silver Ford Focus, located on Dale Acre Drive, Netherton consistent with a shotgun discharge. No-one was injured during the incident. It is thought the offenders left the scene in a silver car in the direction of the Northern Perimeter Road. At this stage of the investigation, the motive for the incident is unclear and enquiries are on-going. Crime scene investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are being conducted in the area. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure the public. Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have information which could help them with their inquiries to contact the specialist Matrix team on 0800 230 0600, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.