Armed officers rushed to a street in Kirkby on Saturday night, June 13, following reports of a man with a gun. The incident occurred on Warrenhouse Road, prompting a swift police response.
Police Investigation Underway
Officers conducted house-to-house enquiries, reviewed CCTV footage, and checked local hospitals. No injuries have been reported, and police stated there is currently no evidence that a weapon was fired.
Armed police remained at the scene until approximately 10pm, but officers have stayed in the area today to gather more information and speak with residents.
Section 60 Order Issued
A Section 60 order has been implemented until 11pm tonight, covering Headbolt Lane/County Road; South Boundary Road/Perimeter Road; Perimeter Road/North Perimeter Road; and Dale Lane/Headbolt Lane. The order grants officers additional powers to stop and search individuals in the designated area to prevent serious violence.
Detective Inspector Yoseph Al-Ramandan said: “We are still working to establish the exact circumstances of what happened last night, so it is imperative that anyone with information, dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage comes forward as soon as possible.
“This is a residential area where a firearm has been seen in full daylight, so we fully understand the concern that the incident will have caused to any witnesses in the street or close by. For that reason, a Section 60 order will be in place to assist our work in the area. The order will give those officers on the ground the ability to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying weapons or planning any criminality, and strengthen their ability to protect the community from any further incidents.
“The aim, as ever, is to keep the public safe, and residents will see more police patrols today. I hope their continued presence is reassuring, and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to those officers. We have deployed a number of Section 60s before and will continue to do so where we believe they can assist our efforts to keep people safe.
“Tell us what you know and we will take action. If, for whatever reason, you don’t want to speak directly to police, contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Even a small detail could be vital in piecing together what happened, and finding those involved as a matter of priority.”
How to Report Information
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 26000472168. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
