Woman Shot Dead Outside Busy Wirral Pub in Christmas Horror
A woman celebrating Christmas with her sister and friends was shot dead outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, late Saturday night. Police say she was not the intended target.
Gunman Opens Fire on Packed Pub Entrance
At around 11.50pm, a gunman fired multiple shots at the front entrance of The Lighthouse, a busy venue filled with young people. The woman suffered a fatal head wound and later died at Arrowe Park Hospital.
- Four men were also injured – a 28-year-old from Beechwood is in critical condition
- A 22-year-old man from Beechwood hurt his leg
- A 24-year-old from Wallasey sustained a hand injury
- A 33-year-old suffered a wrist injury
Police Hunt Suspects and Dark Mercedes
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims pleaded with the public for information: “We urge anyone with details to come forward so we can bring those responsible to justice. She should have had her whole life ahead of her.”
Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs added the victim wasn’t targeted and was enjoying a peaceful Christmas night. She said investigators are looking into the motive and a dark-colored car, possibly an A-Class Mercedes, seen leaving the pub car park minutes after the shooting.
Community in Shock After Tragedy
The Lighthouse pub described the shooting as a “tragedy beyond any words”. Wirral Council leader Janette Williamson called it “despicable,” while Wallasey MP Dame Angela Eagle labelled it “heartbreaking”. Both urged anyone with info to contact police immediately.
A local 77-year-old neighbour, who mistook gunshots for Christmas fireworks, said: “My sister’s garden was broken into that night. We suspect people tried to escape the pub by climbing over the wall into her garden.”
The police investigation is ongoing as the community reels from this devastating Christmas night attack.
