A number of graves were cordoned off by police after a gun and ammunition was found in a cemetery.
Merseyside Police received a call at 1.15pm on Tuesday (October 18) after a member of the public found a suspected gun in West Derby Cemetery. It was reported a bag containing a gun and ammunition was found.
Officers swarmed the area and put a cordon in place covering hundreds of grave stones. Forensics officers were seen kneeling down on the floor next to a plot of graves with a number of evidence bags.
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A spokesperson from Merseyside Police, said: “We are aware that seeing police officers present in a cemetery may cause distress to some people. Please be reassured that this vital work will be carried out in a respectful and considerate manner and as swiftly as possible.
“I would encourage anyone who has any questions to engage with our officers.”
Merseyside Police added: "The items will be forensically recovered, and we remain at the location to carry out further enquiries."
The type of gun found has not yet been identified, with officers working to forensically examine the firearm overnight. Officers said they were not yet able to confirm if the gun is linked to the shootings of Sam Rimmer, Ashley Dale or Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Anyone with information on the storage or use of firearms is asked to contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and we will take action.
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