22/10/2014

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Man Shot In Liverpool

Police in Liverpool have appealed for witnesses after a man was chased down and shot in the back on Tuesday night.

Merseyside Police say that the 30-year-old man had just left his home in Maberley View, Wavertree, with his partner and 18-month-old child, when he was confronted by a lone gunman.

The victim fled but was chased by the gunman who shot him in the back.

The attacked happened at about 20:00 on Tuesday.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

It is understood police are also investigating if a burnt-out car found nearby in Old Mill Lane is connected to the shooting.

(MH/JP)

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