Police investigate suspected shooting in Nuneaton

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The victim suffered a suspected gun shot wound to his leg



Police are investigating a suspected shooting in Nuneaton,

Warwickshire Police has confirmed that officers were called to a flat in Merevale Court this evening to reports that a man had sustained a suspected gunshot wound to his leg.

The victim, who has not been identified but is aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Inspector Jo Bunting from Warwickshire Police said: "Officers remain on Merevale Court as part of the investigation and a scene guard is currently in place.

"We are in the very early stages of the investigation and extensive enquiries are currently ongoing.

"I understand that this incident will be concerning for the local community.

"I'd like to reassure them that a thorough investigation has been launched and we will have extra officers in the area overnight carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance.

"If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist with enquiries, please call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident reference 400 of 24 September 2018."

Information can also be passed on to police via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

I wonder if this has something to do with the shooting in Attleborough two months ago?

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Two arrested in connection with attempted murder in Nuneaton



Detectives have arrested two men in connection with the attempted murder of a man in Nuneaton.

A 20-year-old from Nuneaton and 24-year-old from Coventry have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently being held in police custody.

The arrests have been made in connection with an incident in which a 38-year-old man, who has not been identified, suffered a gunshot wound to his leg at a flat in Merevale Court last night (Monday, September 24).

Investigations are ongoing into the incident, which police have said they believe was a "targeted attack".

The victim has suffered what have been described as "potentially life-changing" injuries.

Detective Inspector Neil Reader from Nuneaton CID said: "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this serious incident in which a man sustained a gunshot wound.

"The man remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

"At this time we believe the incident was a targeted attack and there was no wider risk to the public.

"I would like to thank the public for their assistance so far and encourage anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to us to get in touch as a matter of urgency, no mater how insignificant you think the information may be."