Emergency services swarmed to a Netherton Post Office after reports a gun was fired in an attempted robbery.
Merseyside Police confirmed that around 3.15pm officers received a report that a man entered Park Lane Post Office and demanded cash from the till. When staff refused to give him cash, it was reported he fired a gun, described by witnesses as appearing to be a starting pistol, into the air.
Police said it was reported that the man then made off on a pedal bike. An appeal for information has now been launched as the area remains cordoned off.
