Two arrested after BB gun fired from car around Colchester
A total of 14 people have come forward after incidents yesterday and on Sunday
Two men have been arrested after multiple reports of a BB gun being fired at people from a car in Colchester.
14 people have come forward to police to report being shot at on Sunday (November 13) and yesterday (November 14).
Several people suffered minor injuries, but nobody was seriously hurt.
Police were able to track down a vehicle connection to the shootings, which was larter chased and stopped in Wivenhoe Road in Elmstead Market.
A pair of suspects were detained nearby, with a BB gun and ammunition being seized.
They've been questioned on suspicion of a number of offences including assault, failing to stop and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
Detective Chief Inspector Nathan Hutchinson said: “We received a number of calls from members of the public in relation to a BB gun being fired from a car a number of times around Colchester.
“Indeed, we have so far identified 14 victims in relation to the incidents.
“As a result of the reports, officers were very quickly able to identify a vehicle of interest and isolate it on the road network.
“Unfortunately, it did not stop when asked and a short pursuit was authorised.
“When it did stop, two people left the vehicle and tried to get away from officers. However, that attempt ended quite quickly, with one person being found in a nearby bush.”