Police investigate reports of gunshots in village

Detectives are investigating reports of gunshots in a village in Leicestershire.

Armed officers were deployed in the interest of "public and police safety" to Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon, shortly before 22:40 BST on Tuesday, Leicestershire Police said.

On arrival, they found that damage "consistent with a firearm having been discharged" had been caused to a house and a car.

No-one was injured in the incident, the force added.

A police cordon remains in place while forensic officers investigate the scene.

The force said it did not believe the incident was connected to a separate investigation after gunshots were heard at a property in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, on 3 June.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life in connection with the earlier incident. He remains in custody.

Det Insp Louise Rooke said: "I appreciate incidents of this nature may cause some concern, but I would like to reassure the local community that detectives are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding these incidents.

"Local officers have been briefed and are providing reassurance patrols. They are approachable and will discuss any concerns you may have."

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