Gun Incidents in Great Britain
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STV
05-04-2012
Two men were reportedly threatened by a third man with a firearm in Glasgow. Police arrested a suspect after carrying out an investigation and detained him for questioning.
Chorley Guardian
04-04-2012
Two victims were shot by air rifles in apparently unconnected attacks in Chorley, Lancashire. An 8-year-old girl was shot in the chest by her 10-year-old brother, while a man was also shot in the chest while mowing his lawn. Both victims had pellets lodged in their chests and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Telegraph and Argus
04-04-2012
A man was shot in the legs in Bradford near a children's play area in what police say was a targeted attack. The victim was hit by a shotgun blast and treated for his injuries, which were not thought to be life-threatening. The incident occurred on the same day the Telegraph and Argus reported that police responded to more than 100 firearms incidents in Bradford last year.
Express and Star
04-04-2012
Two men armed with a shotgun held up a jewellery shop in Dudley, West Midlands. The robbers threatened staff with the firearm and escaped with a supply of jewellery valued at £10k.
Salisbury Journal
04-04-2012
Police used a stun gun to detain a woman brandishing a knife in Three Legged Cross, Dorset. Officers said she did not threaten anyone and they did not bring criminal charges against her, but deployed the taser gun to bring her down and take her 'to a place of safety'.
Paisley Daily Express
04-04-2012
A farmer shot and killed a dog that attacked his sheep in Paisley, Renfrewshire. The dog's owner was reportedly arrested on suspicion of failing to control his pet, while the farmer acted lawfully in shooting the animal.
Dunstable Today
03-04-2012
A 14-year-old was robbed at gunpoint in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Two men reportedly threatened him with what appeared to be a handgun and stole his phone.
Shields Gazette
02-04-2012
Five teenagers were arrested after allegedly carrying out two airgun attacks in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. A 15-year-old boy was shot with a pellet and treated in hospital for a suspected broken finger. An hour after that attack, a group of young people were threatened with an air rifle in an attempted robbery. They reportedly fled and were shot, incurring minor injuries. In addition to arresting the five teenagers on suspicion of robbery, police recovered an air weapon.
The Star
02-04-2012
Two men armed with a knife and a gun attempted to rob a bank in Doncaster. They were unable to gain access to the safe, but stabbed the bank manager twice in the leg and stole his car. The victim was taken to hospital but is expected to recover from the attack.
Times Series
02-04-2012
A man reportedly robbed a woman in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire before holding up another person with what appeared to be a handgun. Police arrested a 19-year-old and charged him with robbery and possession of a firearm.
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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.