Liverpool major incident: Police seal off road as neighbourhood rocked by 'shooting'
POLICE have sealed off a road in a Liverpool neighbourhood following reports of a shooting.
Liverpool: Police scene following incident in Kensington
She said they happened at around 10.30pm and sounded like fireworks.
Merseyside Police confirmed in a statement officers were called to the road at around 10.55pm after reports of a suspected firearm being discharged at a house.
A window was damaged but nobody was hurt.
They are now appealing for any information local residents may have about the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation. We are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with any information.
“This is a residential area and there will likely be people who may have witnessed the incident or know who is responsible.
“If you spotted anyone making off, please check your CCTV, dashcam or other devices and help us find those responsible.”
She added: “Firing a gun in a residential street is extremely reckless and dangerous and could have led to more tragic circumstances.”
Those with information have been aced to message Merseyside Police’s social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
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They have also been encouraged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on phone (0800 555 111) or online (https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information).
Forensics have arrived at the scene, alongside other officers, and are reportedly focusing on a house in the middle of the cordon on Jubilee Drive.
The cordon is expected to remain in place until at least this afternoon.