A driver plowed a stolen car through the living room of a house in Anfield where there were people.
Emergency services rushed to Attwood Street, Anfield, around 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, to receive reports of a car accident in a home.
When the rescue workers arrived, they first found a black Audi A5 trunk in a row house on the street.
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Police have determined that the car was stolen in a break-in in Old Swan on Wednesday, September 8, and the house is believed to have been deliberately attacked.
A man in a baseball cap and dark clothing was seen getting out of the car and running onto Blessington Road.
People were on the property when the car crashed, according to Merseyside Fire and Rescue, who were present along with Merseyside Police Department.
Nobody is said to have been injured in the incident.
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The fire brigade is now examining the extensive damage to the facade of the house and is working to make the crime scene safe.
They also called in a structural engineer to visit the crime scene.
Chief Inspector Steve Hardy said, “We believe the car was driven into the house on purpose and we ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help us in our investigation to come forward.
A driver plowed a stolen car through the living room of a house in Anfield
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“It was a reckless act and we are fortunate that no one was hurt.
“Crime scene investigators are currently on site and house-to-house investigations are being carried out.
“The officers will also check the video surveillance to identify the responsible person.
“We’re also interested in hearing from anyone who saw a black Audi A5 on their street or neighborhood (that doesn’t usually park in the area) between September 8 and today, our investigation.”
If you witnessed this incident or have any information, please contact the Merseyside Police Social Media Desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook “Merseyside Police Contact Center” on 975 on September 16.
You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
