THREE men have been charged following a firearms incident in Prescot last month.

On Wednesday, May 24 at around 11.30pm, it was reported that a male was on Kemble Street and a loud bang was heard before four males fled the area on foot.

There were no reports of anyone being injured.

Sam Marston, 22, of Ash Grove, Prescot and Kia Edwards, 20, of Sherford Close, Netherley, have both been charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possessing a firearm when prohibited for five years.

Warren Jones, 50, of Colgate Lane, Whiston has been charged with assisting an offender.

All three are due to attend Wirral Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.