A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after being shot while sitting in his car on Butler’s Field, Lechlade – police have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of attempted murder
A man was shot at while sitting in his car in a horror incident yesterday. A man un his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
It comes after armed cops rushed to Lechlade in Gloucestershire at around 7.10pm on April 20. Officers say the victim was sat stationary in his vehicle on Butler’s Field when he was fired at. The victim, a man aged in his 30s, then managed to drive a short distance and get inside a property.
It is understood the suspect initially tried to leave the scene in a vehicle, but after he collided with parked vehicles, he left on foot. Police believe the men are known to each other. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Emergency services attended the scene and the victim was taken to hospital with suspected gunshot wounds. At this time his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.”
They added: “A search of the area took place with armed officers and with support from the National Police Air Service, and a man aged in his 20s was detained in Fairford shortly before 10pm.
“He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.”
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 on the incident or anyone who has any dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage is asked to contact police.
You can provide information to police by completing the following online form and quoting incident 417 of 20 April: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/