Seven people arrested after ‘gun fired’ in Grangetown

Officers were called at about 10.50pm on July 22 at Flint Close in Grangetown.

While two people were inside the property at the time, fortunately no one was harmed.

At 3.15pm yesterday (Thursday, July 23), police received a report of a gun being shot at a property on Bevanlee Road in Grangetown.

Both shootings, which are currently believed to be linked, are under investigation with extensive enquiries ongoing – including house-to-house and CCTV enquiries.

In relation to the shooting on Flint Close, a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, and a 40-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Following questioning, the woman and the 42-year-old man were bailed pending further enquiries and the 19-year-old man was charged with possession of a firearm, and with possession of ammunition for a firearm.

He is due to attend Teesside Magistrates’ Court today (July 24).

Later yesterday (July 23), four further arrests were made including a 32-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, a 40-year-old man and a 23-year-old man.  They are now being questioned in connection with the recent incidents.

Chief Superintendent Louise Galliott-Thornton said: “There will continue to be a strong policing presence in these areas for your reassurance, and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to please speak to our officers.

“I would also urge anyone with information, dash cam or doorbell footage to get in touch either by contacting 101 or visiting our website quoting reference number 145138.

“If reticent to come forward please contact Crimestoppers anonymously either online or by calling 0800 555 111.”