MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed to us that a shotgun
was found at a section of a disused railway close to Akenside Street in
Litherland. The discovery was made on Friday, 18 March 2016 at around
10.40am by Police Officers. The shotgun has was then recovered and is being
forensically examined.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Keaton said:- "The latest recovery means
there are one less firearm on our streets that could be used to caused fear,
harm or even worse in our communities. We are relentless in our pursuit of
those involved in gun crime and will continue to carry out searches such as
this to make our streets safer. This firearm will be taken away and examined
by crime scene investigators. I'd urge anyone who has any information about
firearms in their community, to get in contact with officers from the Matrix
Serious and Organised Crime Gun Crime Hotline, on:- 0800 230 0600 or
Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111."
