Two men have been charged as police investigate the murder of former RAF serviceman.

Lenny Scott, 33, from Prescot, Merseyside, died in hospital after the shooting outside a gym in Skelmersdale on February 8.

Emergency services were called to Peel Road at about 7.35pm and discovered Mr Scott, a father of three, with serious gunshot wounds.

Elias Morgan, 34, of Highgate Street, Liverpool, and Anthony Cleary, 28, of Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, were charged on Thursday (June 6).

They have been remanded in custody and will appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Lancashire Police said a 29-year-old woman from Liverpool arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Five other people have been arrested, the force said, and are currently on bail.

A police spokesperson said: “We launched a murder investigation after 33-year-old father-of-three Lenny was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale on Thursday, 8th February.

 “Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Lenny, from Prescot, sadly died later in hospital. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones, and they continue to be supported by trained officers.

“Five other people have been arrested as part of our enquiries and are currently on bail.” 

Anyone with any information has been asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1155 of 9th February.

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.