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Attempted murder arrest after shooting of 17-year-old boy in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
4 October 2023 | 1.59pm
Casualty airlifted after ‘shooting’ in Swindon as police launch probe
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A man has been arrested after the shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Swindon.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm following a shooting in Penhill.

The incident in Odstock Road on April 24 left a teenager with life changing gunshot injuries.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Crimestoppers are currently running an appeal offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information on the attempted murder.

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