Two arrested after suspected gun found

Police have seized a suspected firearm and arrested two people after a raid at a house.

Merseyside Police held a man and a woman after the search in Mill Lane, Wavertree, at about 18:00 BST on Sunday.

They have been held on suspicion of possession of a firearm, handling stolen goods and possession of criminal property.

The weapon was being tested to see if it was "viable", police said.

Det Insp Dan McWhinnie said: "Our streets are made safer with every weapon we take out of circulation and every arrest we make in relation to firearms.

"We are committed to taking firearms off our streets and, rest assured, if you tell us about any suspected possession or offences we will take action and put those responsible before the courts."

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