Witnesses sought after a man shot in the back in Liverpool

Witnesses are being sought after a man was shot in the back in Liverpool.

Police were called to Walton at around 9:50pm last night. The 43 year old was taken to hospital with a wound to the back, which is not believed to be life threatening.

The offender is thought to have fled on foot.

Patrols have been increased in the area and crime scene investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene.

Detective Inspector Paul Speight, said: "I would like to reassure the local community that we will be doing possible to find the person responsible.

"The force is committed to tackling gun crime, but we can't do it on our own.

"We need people from the community who may have any information which could help us to contact us."