Police are appealing for information after an imitation gun was found hidden inside a couch.
On Thursday, January, 26, Operation Pelican officers identified a container on Derby Road, in Bootle that was believed to be linked to criminal activity. While carrying out the search they seized an imitation gun and five scrambler bikes.
Investigations are in their early stages and police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Sefton Community Policing Sergeant Kris Allinson said imitation firearms are used to "cause fear" in communities.