Armed police attended an incident last night after a man was reportedly spotted with a gun.
Officers rushed to Abingdon Grove, Walton, at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, December 7 after reports a man was damaging windows of a house. Witnesses also claimed that the man had a gun.
Police attended the scene and found damage to windows but no injuries were reported. Searches were then carried out around the area and Liverpool city centre.
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A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "Detectives are investigating following a suspected firearms incident in Liverpool last night, Wednesday 7 December. At around 10.20pm, armed police were called to Abingdon Grove, Walton to reports of a man damaging windows of a house, and reportedly in possession of what may have been a firearm.
"Nobody was injured but damage of the house was confirmed. An extensive search of Walton and Liverpool City Centre was carried out but nobody was located and enquiries continue.
"If you saw the incident or live locally and have dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage, please come forward via @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000903195."
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