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Arrest made after Firearms
discharged in Bootle
MERSEYSIDE Police have arrested a man
following reports a firearm was discharged in Bootle on Wednesday, 14 September
2016. At about 9.45pm officers were called to Cambridge Road, following reports
shots had been fired from a blue Ford Mondeo car that was parked in the street.
On arrival officers discovered damage to a property and a stationary blue Honda
car consistent with a firearm discharge. No 1 was injured. At this stage of the
investigation, the motive for the incident is unclear, but it is believed to be
a targeted attack. Crime scene investigators have carrying out a forensic
examinations of the scene and house to house inquiries are being conducted in
the area. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure
the public. A 40 year old man from Widnes has since been arrested on suspicion
of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Superintendent Dawn
McNally said:- "The investigation is in its early stages and the motive
for the shooting is unclear however we believe this was a targeted incident. We
are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in gun crime and criminals who
have no regard for other people and will continue to take action to protect our
communities from those intent on using firearms on our streets. Information from
our communities is vital 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.
If you saw or heard anything last night that may help us with our enquiries,
please report it to us so we can take action. If anyone has any information
about this incident or those involved in gun crime, or who knows where weapons
are being stored, I would urge them to contact us so that we can make our
streets safer. Anyone who may have information which could help us with their
inquiries should contact the specialist Matrix team on:- 0800 230 0600, or
Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111." |
