Liverpool Pub Car Park Cordoned Off Following Leg Shooting
A pub car park in Liverpool has been cordoned off as police investigate a shooting that left a man hospitalized with leg injuries. The incident occurred overnight, with a meaningful police presence established this morning.
Police were called to Radway Road, where an extensive cordon was erected around a section of the road and the adjacent pub car park. Forensic specialists were seen entering the pub around 9:30 a.m., and three police vehicles remained at the scene. Medical equipment and a blue tarpaulin were observed near the front gate of a property within the cordon.
Initial reports suggest the shooting involved two gunmen. While no arrests have been made, Merseyside Police have launched an examination and are appealing for facts.
“We are still in the very early stages of an investigation and are steadfast to find the offenders responsible,” stated Detective Chief Inspector Phil Atkinson. ”A young man is currently in hospital with several injuries to his leg following a violent incident in our community thus I want to reassure residents living in the area,that we are taking this incident extremely seriously and are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in gun crime.”
Police are specifically requesting CCTV or dashcam footage from anyone who may have been in the area. One local resident, speaking to the Liverpool Echo, expressed dismay, stating, “It doesn’t surprise you anymore, does it? These kids are running around with guns and knives all the time. The area knows what happens with these idiots.What about little Olivia up the road?” – a reference to the tragic shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in 2022.
Radway Road showed no police activity shortly after 7:00 a.m., but the cordon was in place by shortly after.Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside police.
