Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 04:55hrs
Merseyside Police are investigating a firearms incident that occurred on William Henry Street in Bootle yesterday evening (Friday, April 4).
Just after 5:50 pm, police received reports that shots had been fired by a bearded male wearing a camouflage jacket. The gunfire caused damage to a house on the street.
Officers swiftly attended the scene and found damage to the front wall of the property. Fortunately, no-one was injured during the incident.
A team of Crime Scene Investigators has been deployed to conduct forensic examinations at the location, and house-to-house enquiries are currently underway as part of the investigation.
In response to the incident, Merseyside Police have increased high visibility patrols in the Bootle area to provide reassurance to the community.
Detective Inspector Keith Swift commented on the ongoing investigation, stating: “An investigation into the full circumstances of this incident is ongoing, however, we do believe it was a targeted attack.”
He appealed to the public for assistance, saying:
“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area around Owen Road shortly before, or after the incident, to contact us. Information they have could be vital.”
Anyone with information regarding the firearms incident on William Henry Street in Bootle is urged to contact Merseyside Police by sending a direct message to @merpolcc on social media.
Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 0788 of 4 April.
Merseyside Police are committed to establishing the full details of the incident and are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the vicinity of William Henry Street and Owen Road around 5:50 pm on Friday to come forward.
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