Five suspects were arrested following a shooting in Gorse Hill, Swindon, on the evening of 19 June. Wiltshire Police responded to reports of a gunshot on St Paul’s Street shortly before 9pm.
A man in his 30s was hospitalised with a serious but stable gunshot wound, prompting a major investigation by the authorities.
Multiple arrests were made in connection with the incident:
- A 51-year-old was arrested for attempted murder.
- A 32-year-old was arrested for conspiracy to murder and supplying Class C drugs.
- A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
- A 33-year-old was arrested for assisting an offender and intent to supply nitrous oxide.
- A 16-year-old was arrested for assisting an offender and intent to supply nitrous oxide.
Police have established a cordon around St Paul’s Street and Queens Drive while forensic and investigative teams carry out detailed enquiries at the scene.
The injured man remains in hospital with a serious but stable condition as officers continue their enquiries to understand the full circumstances of the shooting.
Wiltshire Police have issued a public appeal for information. They urge anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting log number 416 from 20 June. Alternatively, tips can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
