Merseyside Police detectives are investigating the incident after the man self-presented at hospital yesterday night
A stray bullet shattered the front entrance of a block of flats during a "targeted attack" that saw a man shot in the leg.
Police first received reports of an injury shooting at around 9pm. The force arrived at the scene after receiving reports that a man in his 30s had self-presented at hospital for treatment to a leg injury. A spokesperson for the force said he is currently in a serious but stable condition.READ MORE: Police sergeants accused of 'sexual relationship while on duty'
Merseyside Police has asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information about what happened to contact the force. Investigating officer Chief Inspector Paul Rannard said: "Although we are in the very early stages of the investigation as we seek to establish why the incident took place and who was involved, we believe this was a targeted attack.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at around 8.30-9pm and witnessed the incident to contact Merseyside Police. Similarly, if you saw a group of males in the area riding bikes at around this time, again please let us know. I would also ask if you could check your CCTV, dashcam devices or doorbell footage and if you see anything suspicious, please get in touch. Any information you provide, however, insignificant it may seem, could be vital to our investigation.
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