The shooting took place at about 12.30am in the early hours today (24/04) in Odstock...

Published: 3:51 pm April 24, 2023
Updated: 10:25 am October 8, 2025
Police Are Continuing To Appeal For Information Following An Incident In The Early Hours In Which A 17-year-old Boy Sustained Potentially Life-changing Gunshot Injuries

The shooting took place at about 12.30am in the early hours today (24/04) in Odstock Road, Penhill, Swindon.

Detectives are actively investigating and have made two arrests in connection with the incident. 

  • A 42 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life / enable another to do so. He has since been released, with no further action.
  • A 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm – he is currently in police custody.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident are asked to call us on 999 quoting log 4 of today (24/04).

You can also leave information without giving your name by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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