Police hunt man in balaclava after gun was fired in a Liverpool street in broad daylight

Published 29 October 2026, 13:20

• Merseyside Police Firearms Investigation Team says the clothing and bag 'may jog someone's memory'
• Nobody was hurt, but Clark calls firing a gun in a residential street 'an exceptionally dangerous act'
• Shot rang out at 1.20pm on 23 September on Trefoil Close, Toxteth, and locals are urged to check doorbell footage

Merseyside Police are hunting a gunman who fired a shot on a residential street in Toxteth, Liverpool, at 1.20pm on 23 September, and have released CCTV of a figure whose face is not visible.

The shot was fired on Trefoil Close. No injuries or damage were reported, but detectives have conducted CCTV analysis, house-to-house enquiries and forensic examinations.

Detective Inspector Chris Clark said: "Although the image does not show the person's face, we think the distinctive clothing and bag may jog someone's memory."

"Firing a gun in a residential area is an exceptionally dangerous act which can cause devastation in our communities... We will follow all leads to find those responsible," he added.

Anyone with information should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 26000782191.