Teenager shot dead in Liverpool

The family of a teenager who was shot dead in Liverpool have denied he was involved in gangs. Vincent Waddington is believed to have been on a scrambler bike when he was gunned down on Banks Road in Garston on Tuesday night. His family has issued a statement.

The statement continues saying Vincent had been asked to be a godfather before he died.

Merseyside Police have confirmed two people arrested in connection with the murder of Vincent Waddington in Garston have been released without charge.

A 31-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman from Garston, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

A 20-year-old man from Garston arrested Wednesday on suspicion of possession of a firearm remains in custody.

Police in Liverpool have bailed a man arrested in connection the murder of a teenager in Garston.

Vincent Waddington died in hospital shortly after being shot in the Garston area on Tuesday.

A 25-year-old man has been bailed. He has however, been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his license. Three other people arrested in connection with the incident, two men aged 31 and 20 and a 32-year-old woman remain in police custody for questioning.

Anyone who may have information which could help the police with their inquiries can contact the Specialist Matrix Team on 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The family of Vincent Waddington, the 19-year-old shot dead in the street in Garston, have released a second picture of him.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Three new people have been arrested by police investigating the murder of an 18 year old in South Liverpool.

Vincent Waddington was shot dead on Banks Road in Garston on Tuesday night.

Detectives from the specialist Matrix Serious Organised Crime team arrested two men and a woman

The males, aged 31 and 20 years, and a 32-year-old woman were arrested at two addresses in Garston yesterday and have been taken to police stations on Merseyside.

The 31-year-old man and 32-year-old woman from one address in Garston have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, whilst the 20-year-old man from the second address has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

A 25-year-old man from Speke, who was arrested on suspicion of murder on the evening of Tuesday, 14 July remains in police custody.

A post mortem examination has determined that Vincent Waddington died as a result of gunshot injuries.

Merseyside police say the shooting dead of an 18-year-old in Liverpool was targeted and they are warning against revenge attacks.

The teenager is believed to have been on a scrambler bike when he was blasted with a shotgun.

Ann O'Connor reports

Police investigating the murder of 18-year-old Vincent Waddington in Liverpool want anyone who saw a blue Audi A3, registration RF54 SZZ being driven last night to come forward

Chief Superintendent Jon Ward said:

18-year-old Vincent Waddington was shot dead in Garston, Liverpool in what police are calling a targeted shooting.

Police have named the the 18-year-old who was shot dead in Garston, Liverpool as Vincent Waddington.

Police have cordoned off Banks Road in Garston, Liverpool where an 18-year-old man was shot dead.

Forensic teams are examining the area and house-to-house inquiries are taking place.