Gun Incidents in Great Britain


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Gazette Live

26-04-2012

A man was arrested after reportedly carrying a gun and making threats in North Ormesby, Middlesborough. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and harassment.


Ilkeston Advertiser

26-04-2012

A cat was shot in the leg with an pellet gun in Cossall, Nottinghamshire. The pet had to have emergency surgery to amputate his leg. 


Watford Observer

26-04-2012

A protected Canadian Goose was shot and killed in Croxley Green Marina, Hertfordshire. The bird had made a nest with its mate and the pair were preparing to lay eggs when the gander was found dead in the water due to a gunshot wound.


BBC News

25-04-2012

A 19-year-old was shot and killed outside a pub in Sherwood, Nottingham. Police arrested two teenagers in connection with the murder.


Northern Echo

25-04-2012

A suspected gunman who made domestic threats was hunted by police in Middlesborough. The suspect reportedly made violent threats to individuals he knew, prompting an armed police search.


Telegraph and Argus

25-04-2012

A motorist was threatened with a shotgun in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. The perpetrator apparently rammed the victim's car and then threatened him with the gun before driving away.


Wirral News

25-04-2012

A gunman allegedly burst into another man's home and threatened him with a handgun in Birkenhead, Merseyside. A 23-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of an imitation firearm and assault.


Leicester Mercury

25-04-2012

Two guns were stolen from a home in Narborough, Leicestershire. The firearms, a rifle and a shotgun, reportedly belonged to a professional shooter whose home was burgled.


Daily Record

25-04-2012

A 20-year-old man was shot by someone with an air gun in Banknock, near Falkirk. The victim reportedly recovered following hospital treatment.


BBC News

24-04-2012

A 47-year-old man was shot with an air gun in Virginia Water, Surrey. The victim reportedly sustained minor injuries after being shot in the head and the back. Police arrested two 17-year-old boys on suspicion of carrying out the shooting.


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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.