Police’s vital message to public after shooting near Go Local

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a man was shot in the leg in a “targeted attack”.

Officers were called to Scotland Road on Thursday evening, May 9, after a 39-year-old man was said to have been shot outside a Go Local store. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he is said to be in stable condition.

A takeaway worker told the ECHO he heard three bangs ring out in the street before a man shouted “someone’s been shot”.

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Police are still looking for the gunman, believed to be a man in dark clothing, who fled in the direction of Woodstock Street. Police believe the attack was targeted.

Detective Inspector John Mullen, of Merseyside Police, said: “We know there were a number of people in the vicinity of the Go Local store on Thursday night, including some who came to the victim’s aid after he was shot.

“We have yet to speak to these people to establish what they saw or know and I would urge them to contact us either directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers. People who carry and use guns do not deserve to walk our streets and the public’s support, together with key witness information, is vital to enable us to bring the person responsible to justice.”

Forensic officers were seen examining the pavement outside the Go Local store on Thursday, along with a bicycle propped up outside. CID officers were seen in the Scotland Road area on Friday as detectives carried out a fingertip search in Silvester Street.

Residents were shocked to wake up to the news of the shooting. Hannah, 22, told the ECHO: “I’m a bit scared. It’s not very pleasant to hear that it happened on your doorstep.

“The police are here all the time. There is a lot of anti-social behaviour. I think it’s because (the area) has been neglected.”

If you witnessed or have any information about this incident please DM our social media office on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting 24000425076.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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