Two more arrests in linked gunshot investigation

Two more arrests have been made in connection with reports of gunshots at three locations in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police confirmed on Friday it was linking reports of gunshots heard in Braunstone on 2 June, and in the villages of Newbold Verdon and Glenfield on 9 June.

Two men and two women were previously arrested as part of the investigation. Three have been bailed and one of the women released under investigation.

Two men, 29 and 38, were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.

Police were first called to reports of a gunshot in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, just before 22:30 BST on 2 June.

Gunshots were heard in Station Road, Glenfield, at about 21:50 on 9 June, but were not reported at the time.

Less than an hour later, shortly before 22:40, officers were called to reports of gunshots in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon.

Damage was caused to properties in all three incidents consistent with a firearms discharge, and a car was damaged in Newbold Verdon. No-one was injured.

Police previously said all three offences were believed to have been targeted at, and carried out by, "individuals known to each other as part of an ongoing dispute".

Those previously arrested are:

• A 40-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life, has been released on police bail pending further inquiries
• A 34-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life and suspicion of assisting an offender. She has been released on police bail for the firearms allegation and released under investigation for assisting an offender
• A 36-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and released under investigation
• A 31-year-old man suspected of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life was arrested on Monday, the force said. He has since been released on police bail while inquiries continue

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