A TEEN girl was shot by masked thugs in her school uniform as she stood at a bus stop in a "callous and cowardly" attack.
The 15-year-old was hit in the upper body by gunmen riding electric bikes in Toxeth yesterday.
She was rushed to hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
Detective Chief Supt Mark Cameen, of Merseyside Police, said: "It is an absolute miracle, and credit to the NHS, that this young woman has survived.”
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Police today arrested a 60-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Horrified locals reported hearing three loud "bangs" as the horror unfolded at around 5pm.
Nicola Turner, 41, said: “I heard three bangs and thought it was fireworks at first.
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“But when I Iooked outside I could see lot of police and paramedics.
“It’s so shocking when something like this happens on your doorstep. I’m scared to send my kids to school."
Asha Hassan, 50, said her 21-year-old daughter had also heard at least one bang.
“She told me she thought it was a bonfire,” the local added.
Officers believe the shots were fired by "one or more" people on the bikes before they fled the scene.
They were wearing dark clothing and face masks or balaclavas.
A short time later, a 21-year-old man turned up at hospital with a gunshot injury to his arm.
Police believe the two incidents could be linked.
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DCS Cameen said today: "The actions of those people responsible for this attack on a 15-year-old schoolgirl, who was waiting in a bus stop, to go home from school are utterly appalling and shocking, even with 29 years' service.
"It shows a total disregard and contempt that they have for the decent, honest, law-abiding people who live, work in and visit this city."
Forensic teams were seen working in the area near the bus stop, which has a shattered plastic screen.
Various roads in Toxteth have been cordoned off amid the ongoing investigation.
Cops are also conducting door-to-door enquires and are trawling CCTV footage of the surrounding area in wake of the shocking incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police quoting log 647 of 1 st March.
Or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously.
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