APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - TOWN ROW SHOOTING

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives investigating shots fired at a house on Town Row, West Derby, on Friday, 18 September 2009, have issued photographs of a particular scrambler bike model which they believe may have been used by the offenders.

Officers were called to Town Row at around 11.20pm, following reports of shots being fired at a property.

Nobody was in the house at the time of the incident and nobody was injured.

Officers believe the offenders used a blue Yamaha Pee Wee 80 scrambler bike. They were wearing dark clothing and caps and had their faces covered. Following the shooting they drove off down Deysbrook Lane towards Stockbridge Village. Police have issued photographs of this particular model of bike in a bid to trace the offenders.

Detective Inspector Andy O'Connor, said:- "I would urge any members of the public who could help us with our inquiries to contact us immediately. I am particularly interested in talking to anyone who may know anyone with a blue Yamaha Pee Wee 80 scrambler bike to come forward. We have issued photographs of this model of bike and if you know anyone with this particular model, they may live next door, you may see them riding the bike on wasteground near to you, please come forward and let us know who they are so we can eliminate them from our inquiries. All information received by Merseyside Police regarding gun crime offences will be acted upon."

The area has been sealed off for forensic examination and CCTV is being examined. House-to-house enquiries are on-going and patrols have been stepped up in the area.

At this early stage of the investigation it is believed that the house was targeted, but the motive for the attack is still unknown.

Anyone who may have information in relation to the incident is asked to call the Matrix Team on:- 0151 777 5699, the Gun Crime hotline on:- 0800 458 1211, or Crimestoppers anonymously:- on 0800 555 111.

THE BIGGEST PUBLIC ART PROJECT IN BRITAIN'S SCHOOLS THIS YEAR TAKES FLIGHT ON FRIDAY

THE first of a flock of over 100 spectacular Penguins to be adopted by more than 80 Liverpool schools is being delivered to Blackmoor Park Junior School on Friday, 25 September 2009.

The arrival of the first penguin to the junior school on Leyfield Road marks the start of a stream of exciting creative activity taking place throughout the city as part of the Go Penguins project.

As the official sponsor of the Go Penguins school scheme, Liverpool’s best-known grocer, Home Bargains, is delivering the colony of penguins to playgrounds city-wide.

Under the scheme, the city’s primary and secondary schools have the opportunity to name and decorate their very own 3ft penguin.

Go Penguins aims to deliver important environmental messages to children in an exciting way and every school which signs up to the project will receive a comprehensive information pack providing eco-friendly information.

Joe Morris, operations director at Home Bargains, said:- “This is a great initiative to inspire Liverpool children to learn more about the environment in a fun and engaging way, whilst also celebrating their artistic and creative talents. As a keen supporter of local community projects, Home Bargains is delighted to be able to sponsor such an innovative scheme.”

From Monday, 23 November 2009, the beautifully decorated penguins will then go on public display in mini-flocks around the city, as part of A Winter’s Tale which will underpin Liverpool’s Christmas celebrations.

Go Penguins, organised by Wild In Art and commissioned by Liverpool City Council, was inspired by the success of Liverpool's Capital of Culture highlight - Go Superlambananas!

Sally Ann Wilkinson, director of Wild in Art, said:- “Every Wild in Art project carries an important message and the delivery of the schools’ penguins marks one of the most exciting phases of this art programme. We are particularly looking forward to enjoying the creativity of young people as part of the project."

Councillor Berni Turner, executive member for Environment at Liverpool City Council, said:- “We’re delighted to see so many schools have adopted a penguin as it ensures thousands of pupils will be plugging in to our Year of Environment and playing a major part in creating a very special Christmas experience. I’m sure the penguins will spark a huge amount of creative energy in Liverpool's children, as well as spreading important environmental messages to families across the city.”

NEXT OF KIN APPEAL - KENNY ROBERTS

LIVERPOOL Coroner's Office is appealing for the next of kin of Kenny Roberts, 67. 

He was found dead at his home on Lower Breck Road, Anfield on Thursday, 17 September 2009.

The Coroner's Office has been unable to trace Mr Roberts's next of kin and is appealing for any relatives to come forward.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Any next of kin, or anyone who has information about Mr Roberts's next of kin, is asked to contact Liverpool Coroner's Office on:- 0151 233 4702.