Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager shot in Huyton
The boy was a passenger on a motorbike when he was shot
Last updated 10th Oct 2017
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder - after a 17 year old was shot dead in Hutyon
Police were called on Sunday night to reports of a teenager falling off a motorbike on Lyme Cross Road and suffering a head injury. When doctors examined him they found a head wound consistent with being shot. The rider of the bike failed to stop.
17 year old James Meadows was taken to hospital but died yesterday evening.
House-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out in the local area. A search of the area remains ongoing and high visibility patrols have also been stepped up.
Detective Chief Inspector Bev Hyland said: "This investigation is in its very early stages. The male was initially taken to hospital with a head injury after falling from the back of the bike and our enquiry is focused on how he suffered that injury.
"I would urge anyone who was in the area of Lyme Cross Road at around 9.30pm on Sunday night who may have seen the motorbike travelling at speed to contact us.
"The rider of the bike left the scene and I would ask them, or anyone who knows them, to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.
Police say a 29 year old woman from Knowsley has been arrested in connection with the teenager's death.
She's been taken to a police station for questioning.