Wigan mother and son jailed over shooting

Following a meticulous investigation into a firearms discharge in Leigh on 12th January 2022, a mother and a son have been jailed for nine years.

2\0 year old Callum Cox of no fixed abode has sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to Possession of a Firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Cox’s mother 45 year old Donna Foster of Belmont Avenue in Wigan, was handed 13 months after pleading guilty to Malicious Communications.

Detective Constable Riyaz Patel from Wigan said: “Both Callum and Donna played a significant part in this firearm discharge taking place which caused significant fear to the victim and the wider community. Both acted in a cold, callous and dangerous manner.

“I’d like to commend the victim for his bravery and courage in coming forward and reporting this to us.”

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