Three arrested in connection with shooting in Middlesbrough

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Author: Micky WelchPublished 6th Mar 2025
Last updated 1st May 2025

Three men have been arrested in connection with a report of a firearms discharge at a property in Middlesbrough.

The incident happened around 3am on Monday 3rd March on Liverton Road, when it was reported that males on a quad bike had discharged a firearm at a house, causing damage to the windows and a door.

No one was injured in the incident.

Enquiries carried out by Middlesbrough CID led to detectives recovering a quad bike at a container on Sotherby Road on Monday evening. They also located a sawn-off shot gun and an off-road bike which were all seized.

Two males aged 21 and 22 were arrested by officers in connection with possession of the firearm.

Both have been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

A third man, aged 22, was arrested late on Wednesday 5th March in the Scotland area. He has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and he remains in custody at this time.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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