Man 'threatened and forced' into vehicle in Yeovil
The incident happened on Sunday night (August 20), with police saying it involved a gun - which didn't go off
Last updated 22nd Aug 2023
Officers continue their search to trace a car after an incident which involved a firearm on Sunday night in Yeovil.
It's after a man was threatened and forced into a vehicle on Lufton Way in the town.
The force say they were called out at about 8:25pm, adding a firearm was reportedly seen during the incident - but it wasn't discharged.
Avon and Somerset Police were supported by a helicopter from the National Police Air Service as they tried to undertake a search for the man.
A call was received at about 00.05am on Monday confirming the victim attended hospital but none of his injuries are considered to be life-threatening.
In a statement, police add: "Enquiries are continuing into the initial incident, including speaking to witnesses and collecting any CCTV footage.
"We are particularly keen to hear from any motorists who may have been driving in that part of Yeovil on Sunday evening and captured footage of a silver Volkswagen Golf – displaying the registration number YA69 OVC – which has since been recovered and is being forensically examined.
"We’d like to reassure people that at this early stage of our investigation we believe this to be an isolated incident.
"The local neighbourhood team is aware however and extra high-visibility patrols taking place.
"Anyone with information, or dashcam footage from the area, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223201816. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their website."