A MAN in his 50s is fighting for his life after suffering a gunshot wound on Friday afternoon.

Police were called to an address on Freemantle Avenue in Thatto Heath at around 3.45pm where they found a man had "sustained a gunshot wound".

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, however, the incident is not believed to be suspicious and officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

"The man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers at this time."