Shots fired in Mossley Hill
A car has been damaged after shots were fired in Mossley Hill last night.
A car has been damaged after shots were fired in Mossley Hill last night.
Detectives from the Matrix Serious and Organised Crime team were called to Crawford Avenue shortly before 10pm to reports that loud bangs had been heard.
Detectives found damage to a black Vauxhall Insignia car consistent with a firearm discharge and casings in the street. The area was searched and enquiries with hospitals have established that no-one has come forward with gunshot injuries.
Chief Superintendent Ian Hassall said:
“An investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this incident is underway. I would appeal to anyone who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in and around Crawford Avenue shortly before or after the incident to contact us, as any information they have could be vital to our inquiries.
"Thankfully nobody was injured but to use a firearm in the street is clearly incredibly reckless and we are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice. The full circumstances are unclear at present and we are keeping an open mind as to the motive.”
Crime scene investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are being conducted. High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure the public.