Overview
- A 19‑year‑old man was shot in the arm on Wednesday night in Toxteth and taken to hospital with injuries that police say are not believed to be life‑threatening.
- Officers established cordons, used a police helicopter and deployed scientific support while carrying out house‑to‑house and CCTV enquiries in the Upper Parliament Street and Selbourne Street area.
- Detectives have issued a developing description of the suspect as a male in dark clothing riding an e‑bike and have asked anyone who saw such a person to come forward.
- Merseyside Police have appealed for footage and information via their social channels and Crimestoppers and have authorised extra stop‑and‑search powers for parts of Toxteth to assist the inquiry.
- The victim is believed to have been outside the Merseyside Caribbean Council community centre when shot, residents reported shock at the incident, and detectives say the motive remains unclear.