Former footballer Paddy Lacey charged with attempted murder after Huyton shooting
paddy lacey is one of four people charged with attempted murder after a man in his 20s was shot on a driveway on Radway Road in Huyton on 28 November; the suspects are due to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Adult Remand Court on Friday 20 February.
Paddy Lacey among four charged
The shooting left the victim in a critical condition after he was shot in the leg at about 22: 20 GMT (5: 20 p. m. ET) on Friday 28 November on a driveway on Radway Road, Huyton. Four people — Patrick Lacey, 32; John Jones, 35; John Hughes, 31; and Bernard Flynn, 61 — have been charged with attempted murder and a string of related offences.
Charges and immediate details
All four have been charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, possession of a shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life, section 18 grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Police carried out a number of warrants on Thursday and arrested four people across Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool before charging them.
What police said and what happened on the night
Detective Inspector Chris Clark said, "These coordinated warrants were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation, and all four men will appear in court today. " Police say the victim was shot on the driveway and was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being shot in the leg; one report states he was shot twice by two men on a Sur-ron bike.
paddy lacey began his football career at Tranmere Rovers, moved through academies at Manchester United and Liverpool, later played as a midfielder for Accrington Stanley and Flint Town United, and has also competed in boxing, background material released by investigators.
Following the warrants, police urged anyone with first-hand accounts or footage to come forward and specifically asked for dashcam, CCTV or doorbell recordings to assist the inquiry.
All four defendants are due to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Adult Remand Court on Friday 20 February, when magistrates will consider the charges brought by investigators. Detective Inspector Clark reiterated the appeal for witnesses and material that could help the ongoing firearms investigation.
