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E-bike rider shoots on Stanley Road, police investigate

9/8/2026

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Story summary

A man on an e-bike fired a handgun on Stanley Road in Bootle.
Police arrived shortly before 5 p.m. on September 7, 2026 and set a large cordon.
No injuries were reported, but the shooting caused property damage near a bus stop.
Detectives are seeking CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage after witnesses heard two shots and saw a brick-wielding suspect.

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Story summary

A man on an e-bike fired a handgun on Stanley Road in Bootle.
Police arrived shortly before 5 p.m. on September 7, 2026 and set a large cordon.
No injuries were reported, but the shooting caused property damage near a bus stop.
Detectives are seeking CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage after witnesses heard two shots and saw a brick-wielding suspect.