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.
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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.
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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
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