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Firearms incident in Bootle
MERSEYSIDE Police are investigating a
firearms incident took place, on Tuesday, 9 August 2016, in Bootle. We are told
that it was shortly after 11.15pm, that Merseyside Police received information
that shots had been fired at an address on Waterside, Bootle. Officers attended
the address and found damage consistent with a shotgun discharge to the front
door. Damage was also found to a Ford Fiesta at the scene, which is believed to
have been caused by bricks. No one was injured during the incident. High
visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area as a result. Detective
Inspector Richie Jones from Matrix said:- "An investigation into the full
circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing. I would appeal to anyone who
may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area around Waterside shortly
before, or after the incident, to contact us, as information they have could be
vital to our inquiries. I am particularly interested in talking to anyone who
may have seen three males, wearing dark clothing, in the area shortly before the
incident took place. Anyone with information is urged to call the specialist
Matrix team on:- 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555
111."
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