Man arrested following Bedworth shooting - The Coventry Observer

Man arrested following Bedworth shooting

Coventry Editorial 3rd Jul, 2023   0

A MAN has been arrested following a shooting in Bedworth on June 26.

The man was arrested in Nuneaton on Friday, June 30 on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder and released on police bail while enquiries continue.

The victim was shot when he was with two other men at around 8.15pm around Dark Lane and Smercote Close.

He was found a short time later on Smorall Lane with gunshot wounds to his chest and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Det Insp Collette O’Keefe said: “The community has been left shocked and appalled by this incident and we are continuing to prioritise this investigation.

“A strong police presence remains in the area of the incident to ensure residents feel safe.




“We are still appealing for anyone who witnessed anything, or who has CCTV or dash cam footage, to please contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can contact Warwickshire Police by going to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report, or by calling 101, quoting incident 443 of June 26, 2023.


People can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report information anonymously.

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