Two seriously injured in 'horrendous' double shooting in Netherton
Police think it was witnessed by a number of people
Two men have been seriously injured following reports of a double shooting in Netherton.
Police described the incident in Broad Hey as "horrendous" adding they think a number of people at a nearby bonfire celebration will have seen what happened.
Emergency services were called at 11.20pm following reports of the shooting outside an address - both were taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.
A suspect, described as white and dressed in all black, reportedly ran from the scene.
Investigations into what happened are underway and police are urging anyone who saw what happened, or has CCTV or dashcam/doorbell footage to come forward.
Detective Inspector Andy Dykes said: “This was a horrendous incident which we think was witnessed by multiple people attending a bonfire nearby.
"We have spoken to some of these witnesses and would like to ask anyone who has yet to come forward to do so as a matter of urgency, to enable us to have a full understanding of exactly what happened.
"Your account, dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage may well be vital in tracking down whoever who responsible for this terrible act.
“We are keeping an open mind as to the reason behind this shooting, but it initially appears to have been targeted.
"However, we recognise that people who saw it happen or live locally will be concerned and perhaps feel fearful.
"Officers will be in the area today carrying out our investigation and I’d encourage people to speak to them, or if not comfortable doing so, passing information on anonymously via Crimestoppers.
“Guns and those who use them have no place in our communities. Working together, we can find the person responsible and remove them and their weapon from the streets.”