Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found with fatal gunshot wounds in a back garden.
Officers were called to Leinster Road, Old Swan, just after 12.40am (Sunday) following concerns for safety of a woman. Police found a woman in the rear garden of the property with gunshot wounds.
The woman was taken to hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead. Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the woman and inform her next of kin.
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A police cordon remains in place in Old Swan this morning and an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of what has taken place and house to house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out in the local area.
A forensic tent was in place in front of a terraced house about halfway down Leinster Road.
Detective Superintendent Mark Baker said: “This investigation is in the very early stages and while we understand the public will be very shocked and concerned by what has happened we have a number of officers at the scene who are carrying out extensive enquiries to understand what has taken place and take immediate action.
“A woman has tragically lost her life today and I want the public to be reassured that we will do everything we can to find who is responsible and bring them to justice. “I would ask anyone who was in the area of Leinster Road in the early hours of this morning who saw or heard anything or thinks they have captured anything significant on their doorbell camera or dashcam to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.
“I would also encourage anyone who has any other information which they believe could assist with our investigation to get in touch. "I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle being driven erratically in the area around Prescot Road.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting log 0030 of 21st August.
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