Merseyside Police can confirm that an investigation is underway after a house in Bootle was shot at this morning.
Patrols were called to Timon Avenue at 12.20pm by a member of the public reporting that a property had been damaged.
The offender or offenders then left in a car. No-one has come forward to emergency services to report they have been injured and it is believed the house was empty at the time.
The police investigation is in its very early stages and there is a large police presence in the area to provide some reassurance to the local community.
Witnesses to the incident are being sought and anyone with information should call Merseyside Police on 0800 230 0600.