Gun Incidents in Great Britain
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STV
05-06-2012
Two men robbed a shop at gunpoint in Edinburgh. The robbers reportedly brandished a handgun and threatened a shopkeeper before escaping with cash and cigarettes.
Prestwich and Whitefield Guide
04-06-2012
A ten-year-old girl was shot by a BB gun in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. She did not suffer severe injuries and police detained two 12-year-old boys they believe were responsible for the attack.
Blackpool Gazette
04-06-2012
A cat was shot with an airgun in Blackpool. The attack comes two months after the animal's owners had another pet cat shot and killed by an air rifle.
Herald Express
02-06-2012
Ammunition and an imitation gun were stolen from a museum in Brixham, Devon. Thieves took two shells, an ammunition box, binoculars and a replica gun from a pillbox and museum staff discovered the theft once police found the firearm nearby.
This is Local London
02-06-2012
A pigeon was shot with an airgun in Weybridge, Surrey. The bird was a local favourite at a hair salon, where he was found wounded by an airgun pellet. He received treatment from the Wildlife Aid Foundation in nearby Leatherhead.
Nottingham Post
02-06-2012
Three armed robbers threatened a man with a shotgun at a residence in Trowell Moor, Nottingham. The victim suffered a broken ankle as the men attacked him and escaped with cash.
Hertfordshire Mercury
01-06-2012
A pet owner reported a series of gun attacks on pets in Hertfordshire, including two of her cats. An airgun and BB gun were apparently both used in the attacks, which resulted in several bullet wounds to the animals.
Blackmore Vale Magazine
01-06-2012
A man was found dead at his home near Gillingham, after an apparent suicide. The man was believed to have shot himself after coming into a difficult financial state.
Westminster chronicle
31-05-2012
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Pimlico, Greater London. A 24 year old man is in a stable condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene. Officers from Trident Gang Crime Command are investigating.
Bournemouth Echo
31-05-2012
Armed police were deployed following reports of a man with a gun in a street in Bournemouth, Dorset. A witness thought the weapon could have been an air rifle. A man was later arrested.
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About this information
This information is provided by the Infer Trust. It is compiled from media reports of incidents in England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has different gun legislation. We know the information is incomplete, though we believe nearly all of the most serious crimes are included.