Second arrest made following shooting in Leicester

It follows an incident on Mulberry Avenue over the weekend

Author: Katy WhitePublished 7th Feb 2024

Officers have made a second arrest following a report of a shooting in Mulberry Avenue, Leicester, on Saturday 3rd February 2024.

Police were called just after 11pm to a report of the discharge of a firearm into a stationary car in the street.

The man in the car, who is in his 30s, sustained a minor injury as a result of the incident.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. She is currently in police custody.

A 48-year-old man arrested on Sunday has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Michael Chandler, from the Complex Investigation Team, said: “A team of detectives continue to investigate this incident and are working to establish the full circumstances.

“We continue to urge people to come forward if they have any information that could assist us and encourage residents in the area to speak to local officers if they have any concerns.”