Three arrested after man injured when gun fired at car in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police said an investigation is underway
A man has been seriously injured and three people arrested after a gun was fired in Bristol, police confirmed.
Avon and Somerset Police said an investigation was underway following the shooting at a car on Speedwell Road, in the Speedwell area of the city, around 1.47 pm on Wednesday.
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after 2.30am on Thursday. A man and woman, also in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
“A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains,” police said in a statement.
“Officers have been working since the incident occurred to identify and locate the individual responsible, and three people are now in police custody.”
Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, although enquiries are ongoing.
“A scene remains in place in St Anne’s Woods, near Brislington, as an area of interest and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence in this area and in the Speedwell area of Bristol,” the police statement said.
“We understand that this may have been a very concerning incident, but we have deployed a significant number of resources as part of our response, including the National Police Air Service helicopter, specially-trained firearms officers and drone units.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have footage has been urged to contact police.