GUN crime in Coventry has fallen significantly in 2023, police chiefs have revealed.
Last year, West Midlands Police seized 12 illegally held firearms, and there were seven discharges in the city in 2023 compared to 18 in the previous 12 months.
Officers have been working to reduce gun crime and target those linked to criminal groups.
A specialist gang and organised crime team in Coventry has been set up to take weapons off the streets.
Ch Insp Dave Amos, from Coventry Local Policing Area (LPA), said: “We know the serious impact of firearms across our communities and we’ll continue our relentless approach to cut gun crime.
“We have teams working every day of the year to keep you safe and every gun we take off the streets reduces the risk of harm.
“We’ve seen before the devastation they can cause and we’ll act on information and use our expertise to find anyone involved in weapons.
“It’s not glamorous to be involved in gangs and to carry a gun as such a lifestyle can put your own life at risk or lead to many years in prison.”
