A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was reportedly shot in a vehicle in Lechlade, a town in the Cotswolds
Armed police stormed a town in the Cotswolds following reports that a man had been shot in a vehicle.
Gloucestershire Constabulary said officers were called to Lechlade at 7.10pm on Monday. The force received a report that a man had shot another man who was sitting stationary in his vehicle on Butler’s Field.
The victim, aged in his 30s, managed to drive a short distance and get inside a property. He was later taken to hospital with suspected gunshot wounds, and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Police say it is understood the suspect tried to leave the scene in a vehicle but collided with parked vehicles and eventually left on foot. Armed police and the National Police Air Service conducted a search.
A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Fairford shortly before 10pm. He remains in custody.
A firearm was recovered from the scene, police said. It is understood that those involved are known to each other.
Acting Detective Inspector Sophie Dawkins from Gloucestershire Police’s Criminal Investigation Department said: “This is a worrying incident and no doubt will have caused a lot of concern in the community, especially during the time while officers were searching for the suspect.
“We’re in the early stages of an investigation and at this time it is understood that those involved are known to each other, and we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
“Those living nearby will see an enhanced police presence over the coming days and we’d encourage anyone with concerns to speak to officers in the area.”
Anyone with information or anyone who has any dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage is asked to contact police. You can provide information by completing this online form and quoting incident 417 of 20 April.
