People were in the house when a gunman opened fire on the property
CCTV of a person riding an electric bike who may be able to assist with an investigation into a shooting
An image is being circulated as police hunt a rider who is wanted in connection with a shooting last month. It was reported to police that a man wearing a balaclava had approached a house on Leyfield Road, West Derby, and opened fire – causing damage to the front door – at around 8.10pm on June 2.
No one was hurt in the shooting, although one person was described as being “badly shaken”, and police labelled the incident a “reckless act”. At the time, police forensic officers and detective inspectors could be seen investigating the area in front of a property on Leyfield Road, as well as examining a vehicle. A cordon was in place on the street.
A CCTV image has now been released by police of a person dressed in all black and a face covering while riding an electric bike, with the detectives hoping people may recognise the bike and trigger memories of the evening in question.
Police believe the rider could have information about the incident.
Detective Inspector John Mullen said: “We hope that someone may recognise the bike and be able to provide us with what could be vital information as we continue to investigate this serious incident.
“We want to trace the bike and ultimately speak to the rider because we believe he could have information about what happened.
“To fire a gun in our community is completely unacceptable, and we are doing everything within our power to find who the person is and bring him to justice.
“Thankfully no one was injured, but this was clearly a reckless act that could have had serious if not fatal consequences. The occupier of the house was left badly shaken by the incident.
“If you have any information about what happened or you recognise the bike, please come forward and let us know as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting reference number 25000454187. You can also report information via the force’s website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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