Firearm discharged in Ellesmere Port

Cheshire Police are investigating a firearms discharge that has taken place in Ellesmere Port.

At 2.25pm on Saturday 30 November a man was shot in the leg on Enfield Road and taken to hospital where he is in a serious but not life threatening condition.

A policing presence remains at the scene and if the public have any concerns they are urged to speak to a local officer.

The investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and arrest those responsible, however it is not believed to be terrorist related.

If you have any information please contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 577560 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.