Murder probe after man dies in Leamington Spa shooting

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A man was found with a gunshot wound near to the junction of Clemens Street and Ranelagh Terrace



A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead on a quiet residential street in Leamington Spa this morning, August 10. Police were called at 3am after a man was found with a gunshot wound near to the junction of Clemens Street and Ranelagh Terrace.

The victim, aged in his late 20s, had been shot a short time earlier in Frances Havergal Close, Warwickshire Police believe. He was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.

A post-mortem is due to take place and the man’s next of kin has been informed. Chief Inspector Faz Chishty, local policing commander for Warwick District, said: "A murder investigation has been launched and a number of enquiries are currently ongoing to ascertain the circumstances.

"Our thoughts remain with the man’s family who are being supported by specially trained officers. We recognise the concern this incident, which is believed to be isolated, may have caused the local community and want to reassure them that a full investigation is underway."

Chf Insp Chishty said the public could expected to 'a heightened police presence in the area' while officers carry out enquiries. "And as part of this, a scene guard and a road closure are currently in place at either end of Ranelagh Terrace, and at Frances Havergal Close by the junction with Ranelagh Terrace," Chf Insp Chsty added.

"If anyone was in the area shortly before 3am and may have seen or heard anything suspicious, or who may have any dashcam or doorbell footage, please get in contact. There is likely to be significant disruption in the local area while we carry out enquiries at the scene. I’d like to thank local people for their cooperation and patience while we do this."

People with information can call 101 quoting incident number 33 of 10 August. Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Four arrested over Leamington fatal shooting



Four people have been arrested as part of a murder inquiry following the fatal shooting of a man in Leamington.

The victim, in his late 20s, died at hospital, after being found wounded in Clemens Street at about 03:00 BST on Thursday.

It was believed he was shot in Frances Havergal Close, Warwickshire Police said.

Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

The force said it had arrested them in Leamington and Warwick on Thursday evening.

Ch Insp Faz Chishty, local area commander for South Warwickshire, said: "We know the victim was in Kelsey's... [on Wednesday] afternoon and evening with four other people.

"We're keen to speak to anyone who was in the bar during this time."

The force said it would continue to have a presence in the area over the coming days.