Arrest made in Leegomery firearms investigation
Police officers investigating an incident that occurred in Leegomery on Saturday 8 September have confirmed a man has been arrested this morning on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
The incident police are investigating involved the occupants of two vehicles - a black BMW and a silver Polo - which were travelling down Grainger Drive at around 7.15pm on Saturday September 8.
One occupant from each of the cars then got out and a brief foot chase between the two occurred, towards Catterick Close.
It appears that the individual from the BMW, who was believed to be wearing a balaclava, may have been carrying a handgun, although no shots were fired. The individual from the BMW soon returned back to the vehicle and it drove off towards Hadley.
The man from the Polo then made off.
Police are investigating the incident and have already appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Speaking this morning, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Wells said:
"At just after 7.30am this morning we executed two warrants - one in Dawley and one in Arleston - and as a result a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and taken into custody in Shrewsbury.
"He will be questioned later today.
"Although we have made this arrest, we remain keen to speak to people who witnessed this incident and are now particularly keen to trace a group of youths who were in the car park near the football pitches on Grainger Drive when the incident occurred.
"We believe these youths witnessed the incident so it is vitally important we speak to these youths about what they saw.
"After our initial appeal for witnesses, a number of people did come forward with information but we still remain very keen to trace the owner of a dark coloured Vauxhall Corsa, which was parked in the area at the time.
"From where the vehicle was parked, we believe that the occupants would have witnessed the incident so it is vital that we speak to these individuals.
"The specific witnesses I have mentioned, or indeed anyone who believes they may have any information that relates to this matter, is asked to call police direct as soon as possible on 101 to speak to us in confidence.
"Alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can been called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd prefer."
