Man wanted after Skelmersdale shooting has links to Merseyside

This is Warren Williams.Police want to speak to him after a man was shot and seriously injured in Skelmersdale earlier this month.

And we are appealing for anyone who sees him or knows where he might be to get in touch.

We were called to Birch Green Road at 6.11pm on Wednesday, November 9th.

A man, aged in his 30s, was found with a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to hospital to be treated, where he remains.

Williams is 19-years-old and his last known address was Fairlie in Skelmersdale. He also has links to Merseyside.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Haworth-Oates, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “We have been making enquiries to find Warren Williams since this incident and we are now asking for the public’s help. If you know where he might be, or if you have seen him, then I would ask that you get in touch. Please do not approach him yourself but call the police.

“I would also urge Williams himself to contact us if he sees this appeal. You know we are looking for you and sooner or later we will find you.

“I am grateful for all the help the community have given us so far and I would once again ask that if you were in the Birch Green Road area at the time of the attack and saw anything suspicious, or if you have CCTV, mobile or Ring doorbell footage, that you come forward because it could be vital to our investigation.

“This was an extremely serious incident and while the victim’s injuries are thankfully not life-threatening, they could easily have been much more serious, or even fatal.

“We will absolutely not tolerate the use of firearms on the streets of Lancashire. We will relentlessly pursue those who resort to such levels of violence and put them before the courts.”

A 21-year-old man from Skelmersdale arrested earlier on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on police bail.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the log number 0274 of November 18th. For sightings call 999.

Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.