Armed police officers, some with dogs, were observed conducting raids at multiple properties on Tennyson Avenue in Grangetown today. These actions are connected to a firearms investigation following a shooting incident earlier this week.
Cleveland Police confirmed the raids are linked to an incident on Monday, April 1st, in which a 40-year-old man was shot on Richmond Court, Grangetown. The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Eight arrests have been made, including two males aged 17 and 18 on suspicion of attempted murder. Others arrested include a 25-year-old woman and five males (aged 17, 21, 33, 43, and 45) on suspicion of assisting an offender. All remain in custody.
Police emphasise this was likely a targeted attack, and there’s no wider threat to the community. Increased patrols and property searches are ongoing as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information or CCTV footage is urged to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 058588, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously (www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111). Footage can be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-firearms-incident
