LONDON (Reuters) – A Christmas Eve shooting at a pub in northwest England has left a woman dead and three men injured. British police reported it on Sunday.
Merseyside Police said they were investigating the shooting which took place at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Saturday at 11.50pm as a case of homicide. Police have not arrested any suspects.
“This investigation is in its very early stages and we understand that this is a truly horrific and devastating incident which took place just before Christmas Day in a crowded place full of young people,” Detective Director David McGrain said.
Police said in a statement that the woman died in hospital “from a gunshot wound”. In addition to the three injured, several people were injured, according to the statement.
The lead detective said: “We believe the gunman left the pub car park in a dark colored car, possibly a dark Mercedes shortly after the shooting, and we are keen to hear from anyone who saw this to contact us immediately.” .
For his part, the priest of a nearby church told the British Press Association that the shooting came as a shock to local residents due to the pub’s location.
“We have a lot of young people and families in that area,” said Jeffrey Hughes, pastor of the United Reformed Church. The Lighthouse Tavern is a focal point in this community.
Source: SkyNews
