Merseyside Police are asking for information following shots fired at house in Formby
MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives who are currently conducting an investigation after shots had been fired at a house in Formby have arrested a 17 year old male. The incident happened about 11.20am, on Thursday, 14 May 2015, on Gardner Road. The Officers investigating the firearms incident found damage to the front of a property consistent with a firearm discharge. No one was injured during incident and at this stage the incident is believed to be targeted, but inquiries are still on going. Superintendent Claire Richards said:- "Our inquiries into this incident are still at an early stage, although at this time we believe it was targeted. We won't tolerate people who use firearms anywhere in Merseyside and we will be relentless in our efforts to bring those responsible to justice. I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious on Gardner Road or the surrounding area this morning to get in touch with us." Anyone with information is urged to call MSOC officers on:- 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111. Police are now conducting house to house inquiries. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure the local community. We are also told that the 17 year old male was from Formby, and has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He was taken to a Police Station where he was then questioned as an investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is still underway.
