Three arrested in Bristol following Speedwell daylight shooting as man ‘seriously injured’

The police have made three arrests in the early hours following a manhunt after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a daylight shooting that saw local schools put on lockdown

Three people have been arrested following a daylight shooting that left a man seriously injured.

The incident took place in Bristol, causing local schools to lockdown as police launched a manhunt.

Avon and Somerset Police were called at 1.47pm on Wednesday, April 1 to a report that a gun had been fired at a car in Speedwell Road, which has been taped off near the Wackum pub and near the car wash crossroads.

The victim, a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a serious injury.

The police have issued a major update in the early hours as three people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A man in his twenties was arrested just after 2.30am on suspicion of attempted murder, and another man and a woman in their twenties were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three remain in police custody.

The force added that enquiries are continuing, however they are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this time.

St Anne’s Woods remains cordoned off as an area of interest and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence in this area and in the Speedwell area of Bristol.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We understand that this may have been a very concerning incident, but we have deployed a significant number of resources as part of our response, including the National Police Air Service helicopter, specially-trained firearms officers and drone units.

“We continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward, including anyone with footage of the incident. If you can help, please call us.”