Two men were arrested after shots were fired at a house.
Police were called to Springvale Close in Kirkby at around 10.50pm on Monday, June 6 where they found damage to the wall and door of the house, consistent with shots being fired. One person, who has lived nearby for more than 40 years, told the ECHO children often “play out” in the close.
They said: “Police are always around here. I’ve got grandkids and I’m scared to let them play in the street, there’s cars flying up and down all the time, it’s ridiculous.
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“It used to be such a lovely place to live but over the years it’s gone worse, it’s gone downhill. There’s always something lately. Police are forever being called, if it’s not that close, it’s up the road a bit. I just keep myself to myself but it’s terrifying.
“I feel for the people bringing their kids up, you just don’t know what will happen. Kids play out here often on the streets, it’s sad.” There were no reports of anyone being injured and the offenders made off in a vehicle on the direction of Dagnall Road, according to police.
Following extensive enquiries, a 20-year-old man from Westvale, Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a property yesterday, Thursday, June 16. He was taken into custody for questioning and has now been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.
A 40-year-old man from Westvale was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a property and possession of a firearm intent to endanger life. He was taken into custody for questioning and has now been bailed with conditions while further enquiries continue.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or with any information is asked to contact police. Detective Inspector John Mullen said: “These arrests shows that where people seek to use dangerous weapons to cause fear and harm on our streets we will take action. We remain committed to removing weapons from our communities and bringing those who carry them to justice.
“While we have made two arrests, our investigation into the shooting on Springvale Close continues, and we continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. We will act on all information provided on gun crime so please come forward with what you know, directly or anonymously, and we will do the rest.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call 101 with reference 22000390374.
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form here.
