Sad news in from just across the Lancashire border this morning
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was killed during a pub shooting on Christmas Eve.
The woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Three other men were also admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds, while a number of others sustained injuries in the attack. Police have cordoned off the area as they carry out enquiries, while any witnesses have been urged to come forward, the Liverpool Echo reports.Officers are combing through CCTV for leads. It is believed the gunman fled in a dark-coloured Mercedes.
“A woman has tragically lost her life at Christmas whilst several people are being treated in hospital and our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family. I would ask anyone who was in the Lighthouse in Wallasey Village last night who witnessed the incident or has mobile or CCTV footage of what happened to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.
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