Shotgun fired at house in second drive-by shooting in Coventry in two days

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A shot was fired towards the front door of a property in Robert Mounford Way in Tile Hill at around 4pm



A shotgun was fired at a house in Coventry this afternoon - the second firearms incident of its kind in less than 48 hours in the city.

A shot was fired towards the front door of a property in Robert Mounford Way, off Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, at around 4pm, police have confirmed.

It comes less than 48 hours after a shot was fired at a house in Meadfoot Road, Willenhall at around 8.30pm on Saturday, May 18.

Police believe the offenders pulled up outside the address in Tile Hill in a vehicle today before firing the weapon.

Officers rushed to the street after receiving a 999 call from a member of the public at 4pm today, Monday, May 20.

Fortunately, no-one was injured.

The offenders left the scene in the vehicle, and police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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Teenager arrested after drive-by shooting in Tile Hill

Police have made an arrest after a drive-by shooting in Coventry.

A vehicle pulled up outside a property in Robert Mounford Way, off Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, and a shotgun was fired at the door at around 4pm on Monday, May 20.

A member of the public called 999 and officers rushed to the street, with an investigation being launched immediately.

West Midlands Police has today, May 21, stated that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life.

He is currently in police custody for questioning.

Officers are still appealing for witnesses to come forward and anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via its Live Chat or by calling 101.

Details can also be given anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org.