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Liverpool Shooting Spree: Chaos and Arrests Rock the City

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Gunshots, arrests, and a manhunt - the shocking events unfolded in Liverpool. Find out the latest updates here!

In a shocking turn of events in Liverpool, a series of gun-related incidents unfolded, causing chaos and fear among the residents. The crime spree included shots fired at a cinema, a shop, and a residential property, leading to a massive police response. Fortunately, Merseyside police confirmed that no injuries were reported during the three-hour ordeal, easing concerns about casualties.

Amidst the chaos, a 49-year-old man, Leslie Garrett, was arrested by armed police following a manhunt. The dramatic arrest took place after reports of gunfire at a cinema complex and a newsagent's in the city. Witnesses described a tense situation as officers placed multiple locations on lockdown, ensuring the safety of the public.

The investigation took a serious turn when an assault rifle, believed to have been used in the triple shooting, was recovered by detectives. The recovery of the weapon added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing probe. The authorities are now working tirelessly to piece together the events and uncover the motives behind the violent outburst.

As the city recovers from the shocking events, the arrest of the alleged gunman has brought a sense of relief to the community. The quick response of the police and the swift apprehension of the suspect have reassured the residents of Liverpool. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of public safety and the dedication of law enforcement in maintaining peace and order in the city.

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Liverpool shooting today: Horror as cinema and shop put on ... (The Independent)

Merseyside police confirmed that no one was injured over the course of the three-hour crime spree, and that the incident was not terror-related. Families ...

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Liverpool gunman: Arrest after shots fired at Showcase cinema (BBC News)

A suspect is detained by armed police after cinema staff in Liverpool were threatened, police say.

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Liverpool shooting: man, 49, arrested after shots fired at cinema (The Times)

Armed police stormed a busy cinema on Wednesday and placed it under lockdown after a man put a shotgun in the face of staff and opened fire at locations ...

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Man arrested after reports shots were fired outside cinema and shop ... (Sky News)

Officers said they received reports that a firearm was discharged at Showcase Cinemas on East Lancashire Road, Croxteth, at around 8.50pm.

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Man, 49, arrested after nine-hour manhunt following Liverpool ... (iNews)

A suspected gunman has been arrested in Liverpool after reports shots were fired at a busy cinema complex and a newsagent's in the city.

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House cordoned off after shots fired during 'major incident' (Liverpool Echo)

Police tape has been put around a house on Ternhall Road after a gunman opened fire at a newsagents, cinema and property in Liverpool.

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Liverpool shooting: man arrested by armed police after firing shots at ... (msnNOW)

The 49-year-old man is accused of firing shots at a shop, a cinema multiplex and a property in Fazakerley.

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Liverpool shooting: First pictures of the gunman who opened fire on ... (Daily Mail)

Leslie Garrett, 49, was arrested on firearms offences at a nearby bungalow · He is currently being held in custody being questioned by detectives.

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Man arrested after shots fired at shop, cinema and house in Liverpool (Telegraph.co.uk)

Armed officers arrest 49-year-old Leslie Garrett at a property in Fazakerley in early hours of Thursday morning.

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Liverpool shooting: Assault rifle found in cinema gunfire probe (BBC News)

The weapon believed to have been used in a triple shooting across Liverpool was found a house.

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Liverpool shooting: Assault rifle recovered by detectives in triple ... (LiverpoolWorld)

A 49-year-old man remains in custody after shots were fired at the Showcase Cinema, in a newsagent and a house on a residential street.

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