Man shot dead on Liverpool street

The man, who has not been identified, was killed near the Millhouse pub on Alderwood Avenue, Speke, Liverpool, shortly after 8pm on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

A force spokesman said a newsagent and gym near to the shooting were open at the time and detectives want to speak to anyone who saw something suspicious.

House-to-house enquiries are being conducted and high visibility patrols have been set up.