Man shot in Liverpool city centre
He was taken to hospital last night
A person's been shot in Liverpool City Centre.
The man in his 20s was shot in the leg just after 11pm yesterday (Thursday, 27 May).
He was taken to hospital for treatment to what police describe as a 'serious' injury.
High-visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area and anyone with information is asked to get in touch with Merseyside Police.
Detective Inspector Paul Gillies said:
“We are working to establish the exact circumstances after a man sustained a gunshot wound in Liverpool city centre this evening, and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw or heard any suspicious behaviour, to please get in touch.
“This is a shocking incident which I understand will cause concern within the local community, but I want to reassure the public that we will work tirelessly to locate those involved and bring them to justice.
“Gun crime will not be tolerated by Merseyside Police, and an extensive investigation is now underway. We know the city centre was busy this evening so I would urge anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to please contact us, as any information could prove vital to our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 21000343135.