Two men in hospital with gunshot wounds from 'targeted attack'- as police appeal for information on shooting

Published: 18:12, 24 May 2026 | Updated: 18:17, 24 May 2026 Two men are in hospital with gunshot wounds following a 'targeted attack' on a residential street. Police were called to Pottery Lane in Prescot after reports of a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Both victims have been taken to hospital and officers are carrying out 'urgent CCTV' checks. Local residents have been asked to avoid the area - next to Stadt Moers Park - as 'work continues'. Detective Superintendent Paul Speight said firing a weapon in a residential area on a Sunday afternoon was 'beyond comprehension'. He added: 'I want to make it clear to anyone involved that our determination to find those responsible will be absolute, and we will target anyone who has carried out this shooting, or assisted those responsible in any way. 'Gun crime in Merseyside has become increasingly rare in recent years, and it is in no small part down to the information, engagement and partnership work in those areas which have been affected. 'This same community strength will help us in the coming days.' Police were called to Pottery Lane (pictured) in Prescot after reports of a shooting on Sunday afternoon Mr Speight said it was 'absolutely vital' that evidence is gathered 'as soon as possible' despite the investigation being in its early stages. He said: 'If you saw, heard or may have captured anything on CCTV, dashcam or doorbell devices, please come forward at the earliest opportunity.  'Our initial assessment is this was a targeted attack on the two victims, for reasons we will establish as the investigation progresses.' Anyone with information has been asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook. Details can also be reported on the police website or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 572 of Sunday 24 May. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.