Four arrested after Leamington shooting

A man in his 20s died after being shot in the early hours of yesterday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 11th Aug 2023
Last updated 11th Aug 2023

Officers investigating the shooting of a man in Leamington in the early hours of yesterday morning have arrested four people in Leamington and Warwick.

A murder investigation was opened, after the man was found with a gunshot wound in Clemens Street. It is believed he was shot a short time earlier in Frances Havergal Close.

The man in his late 20s was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

Two men and two women have now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Chief Inspector Faz Chishty, local area commander for South Warwickshire, said: “We've seen a huge policing operation to identify the four suspects and bring them into custody, where they will be questioned by detectives.

“We’re continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. We know the victim was in Kelsey’s on Wednesday afternoon and evening with four other people. We’re keen to speak to anyone who was in the bar during this time.

“This incident has been big shock for the local community, and we will continue to have a presence in the area over the coming days. The cordon is likely to remain in place for some time; we are fully aware of the disruption this is causing in the local community, and I’d like to thank people for their ongoing patience and support.”

The force has set up the following link where members of the public can provide information and upload photos and video. This can be provided anonymously.

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Information can also be provided by going to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 33 of 10 August 2023.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.

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