Police arrest two men following shooting at Little Steeping near Spilsby

A shotgun was fired at an address in the village in the early hours of Saturday morning

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Author: Andy MarshPublished 28th May 2024

Police have arrested two men after a man was shot in the leg in Little Steeping near Spilsby.

The victim in his 30s was injured at Thorpe Bank in the village in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It's believed he was shot when someone came to his front door.

Pellets were embedded into his leg although his injuries aren't thought to be serious

The 2 arrested remain in police custody.

Officers will continue to question them.

It's believed that the suspects had a connection to the occupants at the address

Lincolnshire police said:

A team of detectives is working on the investigation and believe that the incident took place when a shotgun was discharged at the front door, which injured the victim who was inside.

Nobody else was hurt.

The exact motive is still being established but it is believed that the suspects had a connection to the occupants at the address.

The suspects are believed to have the left the scene in a vehicle.

We continue to appeal for dashcam footage and any further information and witnesses following the incident.

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