A pistol was found in the house where a woman was arrested

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Police seized a handgun from a house in Merseyside.

Officers entered a home on Cassino Road, in Houghton, after an arrest warrant and recovered the weapon around 11.15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17.

A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and taken to a police station for questioning.

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This is the second gun confiscated by police in the past 24 hours, after a handgun was found from a home in West Derby.

After a property was discovered on Bonsal Road, two men were arrested.

The 54-year-old and the 43-year-old, both from West Derby, were subjected to questioning.

Officers will now send both rifles for forensic analysis to see if they were involved in any shootings.

Chief Inspector Matt Smith says he understands the community will be concerned after the shooting on Hillside Road, in Houghton, Monday night.

Chief Detective Matt Smith of the Merseyside Police Firearms Investigation Team said: “Another firearm that has been removed from the streets we are pleased to see, and we will be conducting investigations to see if this weapon has been used in any incidents as a priority.

“We understand the concern that Monday’s Hwiton shootings may cause to the community, and action such as this demonstrates our determination to remove all dangerous weapons from the streets, which can cause fear, harm and destruction.

“We see shootings, robberies and other traumatic crimes committed with such items, so it is essential that we know where they are stored before they are used.

“If you have any concerns about storing, carrying or using any weapons, drugs or other illegal items, please provide them directly or anonymously.

“We will use all available powers, working alongside all of our Knowsley partners, to make our communities safer places to live, work and visit.”

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