'Shots fired' and 'shouting' as police cordon off Litherland park

An investigation is underway after reports of “shots fired” on a playing field in Litherland.

Merseyside Police were called to the playing field and park on Hapsford Road just before 9.45pm on Wednesday (November 19) to reports of several loud bangs heard and shouting in the area.

The force said it was also reported that five youths were seen heading towards the train station, some were on foot, and some were on electric/push bikes.

Officers are currently searching the fields and have checked CCTV footage in the area for any evidence of a firearm being used . House-to-house inquiries have also been carried out and a police scene is in place whilst investigations continue.

Detective Edward Barr said: “I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, saw the group of youths shortly after, or has any information which could help us with our inquiries to come forward. I would also like to appeal to anyone who lives in the area, who has doorbell camera footage that may have captured the incident to get in touch.

“I would like to reassure residents that our officers immediately respond to incidents such as these and is actively working to make Merseyside a safer place to live and work.

“We are relentless in our pursuit of such offenders who may be carrying dangerous weapons in our community and urge anyone who has any information to contact us so we can find those responsible.”

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If you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage or information about this incident, contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information here or call with reference 25000949505.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call 999.