Couple dive for cover as they're shot at in town centre - police seize weapon

30 September 2023 , 10:19

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A young couple were forced to dive for cover after being shot at in Tidworth town centre (Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

A young couple were forced to dive for cover after being shot at in a town centre.

Wiltshire Police says it is investigating the incident in Tidworth and is appealing for any witnesses to come forward. At around 7.20pm on Tuesday (September 26), the pair reported being shot at by a person with an air weapon. The victims – a man and woman in their 20s - were walking in Zouch Farm Road towards the Spar shop in Pennings Road at the time of the incident, the force said. Nobody was injured.

Four people – a 16-year-old boy, two men in their 20s and a man in his 40s – have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and drug offences. They have since been released on bail while enquiries are ongoing. Officers have also seized an air weapon as part of their enquiries.

In a statement, the force added: "We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident who may have witnessed what happened. In particular, we would like to speak to a man who was in the immediate area, who was wearing a blue tracksuit top with the hood up. He is believed to have been aged in his 40s or 50s."

Anyone who can help should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230102216. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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