Police investigation after gun shots fired in Newtown

Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 8th Jul 2024

Police are appealing for information following a shooting in Newtown, Birmingham.

At around 12.20am on 30 June, officers were called Gee Street, Newtown, following reports of a firearms discharge.

On arrival, officers found a man with a gunshot injury to his shoulder, for which he was initially treated in hospital but has since been discharged.

Two people made off from the scene on an electric bike towards Hospital Street.

Since the incident, officers have been carrying out house to house enquiries, speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage.

Police are now appealing to the public for information to help our investigation.

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