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Firearm was recovered from River Alt
MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for information after what
is believed to be a firearm was recovered from a river in Aintree. Offices were
called to the scene at 6pm, on Wednesday, 26 August 2015, after a member of the
public reported finding the weapon; which appears to be a rifle; in the River
Alt, near to Wango Lane. The weapon was recovered and a search of the area is to
be carried out by the Underwater Search Unit. Detective Inspector Mike Leyland
said:- "We need to establish if it is a fully active weapon with a view to
conducting further examinations." Anyone with information can call the force's
gun crime hotline on:- 0800 230 0600 or the Crimestoppers line, anonymously,
on:- 0800 555 111. |
