Second man arrested in connection with shooting at Market Tavern in Kirkby on Monday

Detectives investigating an injury shooting in Kirkby on Monday (25 November) have arrested a second man.

Officers were contacted just before 6.45pm to reports that a 31-year-old man and 35-year-old man had both received gunshot wounds in the Market Tavern, Newtown Gardens.

Following a warrant last night, a 36-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

 

He has been taken to a police station for questioning.

 

A 37-year-old man from St Helens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm on Tuesday has been released on conditional bail.

 

We're continuing to gather information so please contact 101 or DM us @MerPolCC quoting ref 0803 of 25 November, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.