A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the early hours of...

Published: 10:11 am April 29, 2023
Updated: 10:11 am April 29, 2023
Detectives Investigating A Shooting Incident In Which A 17-year-old Boy Was Left With Life-changing Gunshot Injuries Have Made A Further Arrest

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the early hours of today and is currently in police custody.

The shooting took place at about 12.30am in the early hours of Monday 24 April in Odstock Road, Penhill, Swindon.

Superintendent Phil Staynings said: “This incident will undoubtedly have caused concern. We continue to work closely with the community to identify those responsible for this concerning crime.

“There is no place for these criminals in society and with the support of the public we must remove lethal weapons from the streets. Please continue to support the police service as we relentlessly strive to bring people to justice and make contact if there is any information you can share.”

A 40-year-old man has been released on bail, while the victim is currently in hospital being treated for his serious injuries.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident are asked to call us on 999 quoting log 54230042679.

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