UK police chase a suspect shot 4 people at Stourbridge pub
June 19, 2021, 2:45 pm

UK police chase a suspect shot 4 people at Stourbridge pub

hunting for a man after a car was driven into a pub

BBC reported that Police are chasing a man after a car was driven into the Gigmil pub in Norton, Stourbridge and shots were fired from a BB gun, leaving four people injured. UK police

Stourbridge is a market town in the county of West Midlands, England, situated on the River Stour.

The driver has got out of his Volvo and shot a man in his leg at about 22:00 BST on Friday.

He then drove towards a group, leaving the same man and a woman with serious leg injuries, police said.

Two other women were also hurt during the "targeted" attack. UK police

The driver fled the scene after the attack and police said "extensive inquires" were taking place to find him.

The man and woman who suffered leg injuries, both aged in their 20s, are being treated in hospital where their condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

The other two women are also in hospital but their injuries are less serious, police said.

BBC reported that a police officer from West Midlands said "This is a serious incident involving both a firearm and a vehicle and four people have been injured.

"We believe that this was a targeted attack and quick-time investigations are being carried out to establish the whereabouts of the driver of the Volvo."

The scene has been sealed off and the Volvo seized for forensic examination. UK police

He appealed for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the time of the incident to contact the force.

Neighbourhood officers are patrolling the area to reassure residents and house-to-house inquires are also under way.

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