Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information about the near-fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Swindon earlier this year.
In the early hours of Monday 24 April, a 17-year-old sustained “extensive wounds” when he was shot in Odstock Road in Penhill.
He was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital for urgent treatment and suffered life-changing injuries in the attack – believed to have been carried out by a gang.
CCTV shows five suspects travelling along Ramsbury Avenue on three electric bikes at 12.07am. Two of the bikes were carrying passengers.
They then made their way towards the victim, where a sixth unknown suspect joined them at 12.18am.
“This is a truly awful case, which is why our charity has now become involved”, Crimestoppers regional manager Beth Simpson said.
Adding: “We believe there are people who want to support the young victim, but going to the police is not an option.
“Were you there on the night or have you heard anything about what happened? Coming forward is never easy, but if you contact Crimestoppers, you can still make a difference whilst remaining completely anonymous.”
She continued: “We are independent of the police and exist to give people the courage to speak up. Since we began in the late 1980s, we have always guaranteed anonymity.
“Protecting you is key to everything we do. You can tell Crimestoppers what you know and we’ll pass it on for you.
“Your information may help the victim and his family get the justice they deserve and you could also be eligible for a reward of up to £20,000.”
