Continued appeal for information following non-injury shooting in Kirkby

We are continuing to appeal for information following a non-injury shooting in Kirkby last night, Friday 22 December.

We were contacted at around 7.50pm following reports that damage had been caused to a door of a property in Alvina Lane.

There are still no reports of any injuries.

The suspects are believed to be a group of males who were on Sur Ron bikes and used a firearm to shoot towards a doorway.

We are today continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward to help with the ongoing investigation.

Officers remain in the area to provide reassurance and also carry out house-to-house, witness and CCTV enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy McCourt said: “Our investigation continues into this reckless incident and we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward so we can arrest those responsible.

“Thankfully nobody was injured but clearly incidents such as this have the potential to have serious or even fatal consequences.

“My message to those involved in gun crime and serious organised crime is clear – Merseyside Police will never rest and we will be relentless in our pursuit of those involved.

“We have worked hard over the last 18 months or so to reduce the number of firearms discharges on our streets and we will do everything in our power to prevent further discharges, which lead to damage to property, injury or loss of life.

“Information from the public is vital if we are to breakdown the organised crime groups who bring misery to our streets and I would appeal to anyone who has information to come forward.

“I completely understand that speaking up could be daunting, but when people are willing to support the police we will ensure every possible avenue is progressed to protect them.

“I would ask anyone who has information about this incident or was in the vicinity of Alvina Lane last night and witnessed any suspicious behaviour to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Guns have no place on our streets and the public need to tell us what they know so we can take action.”

Anyone with information can DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 863 of 22^nd December.