A suspect was named after armed police shot out the tyres of a taxi.
Merseyside Police were called to Walton Lane, Walton – near Goodison Park – just before 1pm on Tuesday, May 21. A spokesperson for the force confirmed it was part of a pre-planned vehicle stop.
A private hire taxi was stopped by armed police officers, who shot at the tyres. In an update today, Wednesday, May 22, police said Christopher James, of Collin Road, Bidston was charged with possession of a firearm.
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The 26-year-old was also charged with possession of ammunition and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life. He was remanded into custody to appear at Sefton adult reman court today, Wednesday, May 22.
The gun that was recovered is being forensically examined. A cordon was in place at the scene and a section of Walton Lane was closed in both directions to allow for investigative work to be carried out.
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