Second teenager arrested after Shortstown shooting
A 16-year-old suffered injuries which aren't thought to be life-threatening
A second teenager has been arrested following a shooting in Shortstown.
On August 2nd, at around 11pm, Bedfordshire Police were called to a fight between a group of teenagers in Beauvais Square, where a 16-year-old boy was found and taken to hospital with a gunshot wound, which is not believed to be life-threatening.
Police arrested a 17-year-old boy shortly after on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has since been released on bail with conditions.
On Friday, a second teenager, a 16-year-old boy, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article and is currently in police custody.
Detective Constable Nema Behzadi, from Bedfordshire Police’s Boson guns and gangs team, said: “This was a shocking incident which we believe involved a firearm as well as machete-style knives.
“We have arrested two people in connection with this so far and are establishing the circumstances around what led to this disgraceful violence.
“We are asking for anyone with information to come forward, as this will help us progress our investigation."