A Southport man has been arrested on suspicion of gun possession and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

The 21-year-old was stopped in a car on Peel Street in the town at 3.20am today (Wednesday).

Another man was arrested in Croxteth last night (Tuesday) and a man was taken into custody by detectives from an address in Huyton, as part of a continued crackdown in response to firearms incidents across the force.

Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Holland said: "Communities across Merseyside will see continued action over the coming days and weeks, as we relentlessly pursue those who bring gun crime and fear to the streets of Merseyside.

"Information provided by communities who are affected by this cowardly and despicable behavior will lead to more of the same results; more guns, ammunition and drugs removed from the streets.

"My message to those engaged in gun crime is clear: we know who you are, we can see where you are operating, and we will be coming to arrest you."

Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have information which could help them with their enquiries to contact the specialist Matrix gun crime team on 0800 230 0600, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.