Paddy Lacey: Former Footballer Charged with Attempted Murder After Huyton Driveway Shooting
Former footballer paddy lacey is one of four people charged with attempted murder after a man in his 20s was shot on a driveway in Huyton in late November. The development marks a major escalation in an investigation that has involved coordinated warrants, multiple arrests and a list of serious charges now facing all four defendants.
Paddy Lacey among four charged: defendants and allegations
The four people charged are identified as Patrick (Paddy) Lacey, aged 32 and of Manor Avenue, Crosby; John Jones, 35, of Stamfordham Drive, Allerton; John Hughes, 31, of no fixed abode; and Bernard Flynn, 61, of Knowsley Road, Bootle. The group face a suite of charges that include attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, possession of a shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life, section 18 grievous bodily harm (GBH) and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
All four are due to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Adult Remand Court as the criminal process moves forward.
Shooting in Huyton and the investigation timeline
The shooting occurred on Radway Road in Huyton at about 22: 20 GMT on Friday 28 November, when a man in his 20s was shot and sustained serious leg injuries. He was subsequently treated in hospital and was described in critical condition following the incident.
Police activity linked to the case included coordinated warrants carried out across Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool on a Thursday, leading to the arrest and charging of the four men. Authorities have continued to press for evidence while the investigation proceeds.
Background on paddy lacey and implications for the case
Paddy lacey began his football career at Tranmere Rovers before moving through youth academies at Manchester United and Liverpool. He later played as a midfielder for Accrington Stanley and for Flint Town United, and has also competed in boxing. Those career details form part of the public profile now connected to the charges he faces.
The combination of sporting profile and criminal allegations ensures significant public interest in the forthcoming court process. The charges against all four defendants are serious and complex, covering both firearms offences and violent bodily harm counts.
What happens next
All four defendants are scheduled to appear at the remand court named above as proceedings continue. The investigation remains active and further legal steps are expected as the case progresses toward trial. Details may evolve as investigators and prosecutors move through the pre-trial phase.
Given the severity of the charges, the matter will remain a developing story. Additional information about court dates and legal filings will emerge as the criminal justice process advances.
