Investigation launched after man shot in leg in Toxteth
Police received reports of gunshots on Lodge Lane on Tuesday afternmoon
An investigation's underway following reports of a firearms discharge in Liverpool.
Officers were called at around 3.15pm on Tuesday to reports that shots had been fired on Lodge Lane near to the junction with Grierson Street.
A short time later a man in his 20’s self-presented at hospital with a wound to his leg consistent with a firearm being discharged. He is currently receiving treatment for his injury which is described as non-life threatening.
An investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing and a scene has been held while CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquiries are carried out.
Chief Inspector Keith McLachlan said: “An investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this incident is underway. I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the areas Lodge Lane or Grierson Street shortly before or after the incident to contact us, as any information they have could be vital to our investigation. Likewise if you saw anyone making off from the area or have any home CCTV or dashcam footage, let us know. I can assure you that all information will be acted upon.
"To use a firearm in a residential street is clearly reckless and we are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
"We need communities to stand together to get these cowardly individuals off our streets and take firearms out of circulation. We have acted and will continue to act on all information about such incidents, but we need you to help us build up the evidence against these offenders who are prepared to put our communities at risk so that we can make the streets safer for you and your families.