More arrests have been made and another home is being searched as detectives investigate the shooting of a man in a Swindon street on Friday (19 June).
A man, aged in his 30s, was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound following the discharge of a firearm in St Paul’s Street, Gorse Hill, shortly before 9pm.
The Major Crime Investigation Team have launched an investigation into the attack – arresting a total of eight people in connection with the serious incident.
A 20-year-old man was arrested overnight on suspicion of attempted murder.
A further two men, aged 19 and 30, were arrested in the Dorset Police area on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. All three remain in custody for questioning.
As part of the investigation, officers carried out a raid at a property in Farnborough Road today (Sunday).
A police cordon remains in place around the address while a forensic search was carried out by specially-trained officers from Wiltshire Police and Avon and Somerset Police.
Officers wearing white suits were spotted combing the house and garden for vital clues. It’s understood a number of weapons were located and seized.
A third property, thought to be linked, has also been raided in north Swindon – but police are yet to announce this.
Five others previously arrested have since been released on bail pending further enquiries. They include:
• A 51-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder
• A 32-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and being concerned in the supply of Class C drugs
• A 19-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender
• A 33-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation
• A 16-year-old boy on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation
The victim remains in hospital, where his condition is described as stable but critical.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log 416 of 19 June. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
