Liverpool shooting: Man found with chest injuries after gunman opens fire in pub
A MAN has suffered chest injuries after a gunman opened fire in a Liverpool pub, police have said.
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The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was inside the Old Bank pub on Princess Drive.
It is located in the Huyton area. Emergency services were called at around 8.30pm.
Armed police were called to the scene after reports of shots being fired following an altercation.
The injured man was found nearby and taken to hospital.
Merseyside Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
The force is also carrying out house-to-house, forensic and CCTV enquiries.
Extra patrols will be in place in the area to reassure the public and gather information.
Chief Inspector Steve Hardy said: “Although the exact circumstances are to be confirmed, we initially believe that the victim was shot inside the pub, before being found injured a short time later.
"That shots have been fired inside a public place will understandably shock those in the local community and beyond.
"We believe that people inside or close to the location will have seen or heard something, and we’re looking to speak to all of those people as soon as possible.
“Whether you have descriptions of those involved, saw anyone running off, or hold CCTV, dashcam or other footage, come forward and we will take action.
"Such incidents have decreased a lot in recent months, and key to seizing weapons and putting people before the courts is information held in the areas affected.
"We understand the worry that people sometimes have when talking to police so whether you come forward directly or anonymously to Crimestoppers, tell us what you know.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 1016 of May 17.
You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 20000085245 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.