Police received reports of a firearm being fired at around 12.15pm today (Sunday 1 May) on a house in Dingle. The window of the house in Maley Close was damaged, which was in line with the firing of a gun. People were in their homes, but no one was reported injured in the shooting. The suspected gunman is believed to have left on an electric scooter towards Peel Street. READ MORE:Wounded father “will never stop looking” for his daughter “who disappeared from the face of the earth” An investigation has been launched, with house-to-house investigations, closed-circuit television and forensic investigations in the area in the hope of locating the perpetrators. Police patrols will also continue in the area to reassure residents. Chief Inspector Detective Allison Woods said: “The investigation is in its early stages and there is a cordon. “Although no injuries have been reported, the rejection of a firearm is extremely reckless and dangerous. I would like to assure the local community that we are working to find those responsible and bring them to justice. “We have a zero-tolerance approach to anyone involved in the use, possession and storage of firearms, and we will relentlessly pursue anyone involved in this type of heinous crime.” A hole in the window of a house in Maley Close, Dingle. (Image: Liverpool Echo) DCI Woods appeals for information from the public. He added: “This incident took place in a residential area, so it is possible that there are people who may have seen the incident, seen someone acting suspiciously or know who is responsible. I urge these people to come, either directly to the police or through the Crimestoppers. “I also call anyone who was near Maley Close, Peel Street, Ullet Road and Park Road in the Dingle area around midnight onwards and saw or heard anything suspicious to contact us. “I urge people to check your CCTV or camcorder for videos that may have recorded something that will help with the research and help us find those responsible.” If you have video CCTV, instrument camera or doorbell or information about this incident, please contact Merseyside Police Social Networking at Twitter @MerseyPolice or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Center with incident report 22000296828. Alternatively contact with Crimestoppers UK anonymously at 8101550. Read more related articles Read more related articles
