Man arrested after teenage girl shot in the legs

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a teenage girl was shot in the legs at a property in Liverpool.

Officers were called to Lime Grove, in Toxteth after reports a 17-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at a residential property on 12 March.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged, Merseyside Police confirmed.

The suspect is from Liverpool and has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and wounding with intent.

The suspect was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon -after a machete was found during a search of a property linked to the suspect.

"I hope the arrest of a suspect reassures our communities that we are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in gun crime," Det Insp Chris Clark said.

Merseyside Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

He added: "We understand the devastation that one firearm can cause in our communities, and we use all available powers to target and bring to justice those who supply, store, possess and use firearms."

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