Police were called to reports of one man threatening another with a gun
09:33, 06 Apr 2026Updated 09:34, 06 Apr 2026
Further cordon on Ranelagh Street
A man has been arrested and city streets cordoned off after police were called to reports of a man with a gun. City centre streets including Ranelagh Street, Button Street, Mathew Street, Victoria Street and part of Whitechapel are cordoned off this morning (April 6).
Police were called around 4.45am to reports of one man threatening another with a gun during a fight near Clayton Square. Merseyside Police said there is “no suggestion” that a firearm was used and no reports of any injuries.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate. He is currently in custody.
No firearm has been recovered and police said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
Officers have been seen going in and out of businesses within the cordon.
The cordon on Victoria Street extends from close to the top of Mathew Street and stops just before reaching North John Street(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 26000269605.
“You can also report information via our 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.”
Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter.
Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here.
Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @liverpoolecho.co.uk – official Liverpool ECHO accounts – real news in real time.
We’re also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho – your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here.