Monday, 18 April 2011

Man injured after motorbike passenger fired shotgun at car in Bootle

A MAN escaped with minor injuries after a drive-by shooting on Merseyside.

Police are investigating after the pillion passenger on a motorbike fired a shotgun at a Vauxhall Insignia.

A 25-year-old man in the car suffered superficial injuries to his upper body but did not require hospital treatment.


Police were called to Glover Place, Bootle, at around 2.30pm yesterday and began house to house inquiries.

They believe the attack was targeted but stepped up patrols in the area.

The attackers were described as wearing dark coloured clothing with their faces covered. They were riding a dark coloured bike.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 0151 777 5699 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

source: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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