Man arrested after report of firearm being discharged in Heather

Police say damage to a house window and a parked car was consistent with a gun being fired

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 11th Oct 2026

A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a report that a firearm was discharged in Heather.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on Saturday 10th October.

A report was received just after 10pm on Wednesday 7th October that damage had been caused to the window of a house and a car parked outside in Ravenstone Road.

Officers attended and determined the damage was consistent with a firearms discharge.

Officers from the force's Complex Investigation Team are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Information can be passed on through the force's online crime reporting page, quoting reference 26*604553.

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