Shots fired at house in Bootle
Investigation into incident is underway
An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a house in Bootle.
Officers were called to Church Walk at about 9.20am today following reports damage had been caused to the front window of a property overnight.
No-one has reported being injured in the incident.
Patrols attended and damage was found to have been caused to the window and internal wall of two flats consistent with a firearm discharge.
It is believed the incident happened between 11-11.20pm yesterday.
Church Walk has been closed so that forensic examination of the scene can take place.
Neighbourhood patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance to local residents and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries are being carried out.
Detective Inspector Robbie Moss said: "Thankfully no-one was hurt in this incident but the offender has been incredibly reckless and we are doing everything we can to trace the criminals responsible.
"The investigation is in its early stages and the motive for the shooting is unclear.
"Criminals involved in gun crime have no regard for anyone else and I would urge the local community to come together to help us take a stand against the use of firearms and violence on our streets and report anything they saw or heard to us so we can take action."