Gunman in Kingstanding Opens Fire at Police

Armed officers have arrested a man after shots were fired at police during a routine patrol in Kingstanding.

Suspicious Behaviour Sparks Chaos on Twickenham Road

Just before midnight on Monday 3 April, officers spotted a man acting suspiciously on Twickenham Road. When they attempted to stop and search him, he fled—and allegedly pulled a gun, firing at the officers.

Lockdown and Arrest Follow Shooting

  • No injuries were reported.
  • Police quickly sealed off Twickenham Road to investigate.
  • The next day, a 37-year-old man was arrested outside a Kingstanding home on College Road.
  • He remains in custody and is assisting detectives with their inquiries.

Police have yet to reveal if any charges have been filed.

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