Parish Councillor James Nash Shot in Quiet Andover Village
A 42-year-old man, identified locally as Parish Councillor James Nash, was rushed to Southampton General Hospital after a shooting in the sleepy Upper Enham village near Andover.
Shock as Councillor Targeted in Broad Daylight
The incident unfolded around 3pm yesterday on MacCallum Road. Armed police were quickly deployed after reports of an assault on Mr Nash. He suffered serious injuries from a gunshot and was immediately hospitalised.
Deadly Police Pursuit Ends in Tragedy
Following the shooting, a motorcyclist linked to the crime failed to stop for armed officers. A high-speed chase ensued, ending in a fatal collision on the A343 near Hurstbourne Tarrant. The rider died at the scene.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched a mandatory investigation due to the fatal police pursuit.
Police Clamp Down on Upper Enham
- Air Ambulance and National Police Air Support were on hand at the scene.
- MacCallum Road remains closed with a heavy police cordon as detectives dig deeper.
- Additional police presence spotted near Junction Road and Andover Train Station amid another cordon — connection to shooting yet unknown.
- Armed units also searched a property in nearby Enham Alamein.
- Marked and unmarked armed police vehicles were removed from the scene after midnight under police escort.
Hampshire Police said: “A 42-year-old man was shot this afternoon in Upper Enham. Officers responded swiftly to reports of an assault. The victim is currently receiving treatment at Southampton General Hospital. A mandatory referral has been made to the IOPC following the fatal motorcycle pursuit.”
The peaceful village remains gripped by shock as investigations continue.
