A road has been cordoned off in Bootle, with a large police presence on the street.
Wolfenden Avenue has been closed off by officers, with witnesses reporting around six matrix vans at the scene.
Someone living close to the scene reported hearing a "gunshot" but this has not been confirmed by police.
Armed officers were also spotted working at the scene.
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