A former Accrington Stanley footballer has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an alleged shooting in Merseyside.
Patrick Lacey, 32, is one of four men charged over the alleged incident in Huyton on November 28.
Police said just before 10.20pm on that date, they received reports a man had been shot on the driveway of an address in Radway Road.
A man in his 20s was said to have been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his leg.
Merseyside Police carried out raids in Knowsley, Sefton, and Liverpool yesterday (February 19), and four men have today been charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, possession of a shotgun and ammunition with intent to endanger life, section 18 GBH, and conspiracy to cause GBH.
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They are Patrick Lacey, 32, of Manor Avenue, Crosby; John Jones, 35, of Stamfordham Drive, Allerton; John Hughes, 31, of no fixed address; and Bernard Flynn, 61, of Knowsley Road, Bootle.
All four appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens Adult Remand Court this morning (Friday, February 20). A plea and trial preparation hearing was scheduled for March 20 at Liverpool Crown Court.
Detective Inspector Chris Clark, from Merseyside Police's firearms investigation team, said: “These coordinated warrants were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation, and all four men will appear in court today.
“Our work continues, so I would ask that people who have yet to come forward still do so. Please do not assume that we already hold information.
"Our team will make that assessment and will take the appropriate action. Whether you have a first-hand account, dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or other footage, come forward."
Lacey made 11 league appearances for Stanley in the 2016/17 season, making his debut in the EFL Cup against Burnley.
He last played for Flint Town United in the Cymru Premier, and has also had spells at Chester, Barrow, Warrington Rylands and Altrincham.
He came through the academies of Liverpool, Manchester United, Tranmere and Sheffield Wednesday.
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