Teenager charged with attempted murder following shooting in Toxteth

Detectives have charged a 17-year-old male with attempted murder following a shooting last weekend in Toxteth.

Shortly before 8pm on Saturday 29 May, police were called to Crown Street Park after reports of shots being fired following a reported altercation. Evidence was to confirm that shots were fired.  

The victim, a 19-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The 17-year-old male arrested will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday 5 June.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 21000347919.

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.