Two men wanted in connection with Red Lodge shooting

Two males were left with injuries caused by shotgun pellets last month

Author: Arlen JamesPublished 13th May 2021

Police are searching for two men wanted in connection with a shooting in Red Lodge.

Two males, aged 18 and 16, suffered injuries caused by shotgun pellets, with one of them suffering wounds to his face and neck.

A 17-year-old girl was also injured when she fell while running to safety.

It follows an incident in Elms Road on 4 April, where police were called at around 2.55pm to reports shots had been fired.

The three teenagers were taken to hospital for treatment and discharged a short time later.

Officers are appealing for help to find James Mongan, 30, and John Paul Mongan, 39, from the Cambridgeshire area who are wanted in connection with it.

Four others have been charged with two counts of malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and violent disorder:

  • 24-year-old Thomas Mongan, of Gregory Road in Southall, was also charged with possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life
  • Jim Mongan, 29, of Shaftesbury Avenue in the London Borough of Harrow
  • Bernard Mongan, aged 35, of Setchell Drove in Cottenham
  • 25-year-old David Mongan, also of Setchell Drove in Cottenham

The public are advice not to approach the other two suspects but to call police immediately.

John Paul Mongan is described as white, of a stocky build, with brown eyes and short, curly hair.

James Mongan is described as white, of a heavy build, with blue eyes, short auburn hair and both men speak with an Irish accent.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station, quoting reference: 16672/21 online or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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