ROADS have been cordoned off after a number of shots were fired in a Fazakerley street.

Police were called to Waresley Crescent shortly after 11.20am today following reports that gunshots had been heard in the street.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "On arrival officers found damage to the front of a property and evidence that a number of shots had been discharged.

"At this time no one is reported as being injured. "A search of the area is underway, a cordon is in place and crime scene investigators are carrying out a forensic examination of the scene. "House to house enquiries are being conducted and there is a highly visible police presence in the area to reassure the community." At this early stage of the investigation no motive for the shooting has been established. Detectives from the Force's anti-gun and gang crime Matrix unit are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to call 0151 777 5686 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.