Police surrounded a city centre post box this afternoon after a postman believed he had found a gun.
Officers were called to Victoria Street today at around 10.50am after a report from a member of the public that a suspected firearm was found in the letterbox opposite Heaven nightclub. Pictures of the scene show a postman and officers surrounding the post box.
Two police vehicles were also at the scene, including a police vehicle. When the ECHO went to the scene, a shopkeeper nearby said officers had been there for around "15 to 20 minutes".
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Police said the suspected weapon is believed to be an imitation and it has been examined and "it is believed not to be a viable firearm". Officers remain at the scene while enquiries are being carried out.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "An imitation firearm has been recovered in Liverpool city centre today, Tuesday, November 29. At around 10.50am we received a report from a member of the public that a suspected firearm was found on Victoria Street.
"The suspected weapon has been examined and it is believed to be not a viable firearm. Officers remain at the scene while enquiries are being carried out."
If you have got any information about the use or storage of weapons please DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “ As we are assisting with an on-going Police investigation, we are not able to comment further.”
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