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Cotswolds Shooting Arrest: Man Injured, Suspect in Custody
19 Oct
Summary
- Man arrested after hospital visit for gunshot leg injuries.
- Injuries were not life-threatening; victim discharged from hospital.
- Police increased presence in Maugersbury village during investigation.
Gloucestershire Police have made an arrest following a suspected firearms incident near Stow-on-the-Wold. The investigation was initiated on October 15th after a man presented at a hospital with leg injuries, which were believed to have been caused by a firearm.
While the injuries were not life-threatening and the man has since been released from medical care, police activity was notably increased in the village of Maugersbury. This enhanced police presence was part of the ongoing inquiries to establish how the man sustained his injuries and if any other individuals were involved.
A man has been taken into custody in relation to the serious incident. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact them on 101. Crime scenes established during the investigation have now been lifted.
