Gun Incidents in Great Britain
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Isle of Man
02-04-2012
A man was arrested after a firearms incident took place on a residential street on the Isle of Man. The suspect was charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Buckingham Today
02-04-2012
Police responded to a suicide threat in Evenley, Northamptonshire. A man with a firearms licence reportedly threatened to harm himself with a shotgun, prompting an armed response from officers. Police said no shots were fired in the incident.
Wandsworth Guardian
02-04-2012
Police arrested seven men after recovering a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and drugs in Brixton, south London. The stash was found buried after a three-day search in an area of wasteland near the railway line.
Your Local Guardian
02-04-2012
Police recovered a loaded gun from a vehicle in Earlsfield, southwest London. Officers arrested a man and a woman in connection with the weapon recovery.
BBC News
01-04-2012
A gun was fired at a house in Poole, Dorset, leading to an arrest. Police reportedly charged a suspected perpetrator with possessing a shotgun with intent to endanger life, possession of a shotgun when prohibited and possession of a sawn-off shotgun.
BBC News
01-04-2012
Police responded to a call at a property in Newcastle and arrested a man on suspicion of a firearms offence. The suspect was charged with possession of a firearm and having a firearm in a public place.
Cornish Guardian
31-03-2012
A man was shot in the head with an airgun in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Police said the victim was shot with an air pistol that was recovered, and he was taken to hospital where he was held in a 'serious and sedated condition'.
Edinburgh Evening News
30-03-2012
A man died from gunshot wounds on a housing estate in Edinburgh. Police said they believe the victim took his own life after firing multiple gunshots.
Droitwich Standard
30-03-2012
A cat was shot and killed with an airgun in Droitwich, Worcestershire. A pellet was reportedly lodged in her stomach for a day before she collapsed and died.
BBC News
30-03-2012
Someone shot and killed a seal in Lancashire. Police said the autopsy may lead to clues about the perpetrator's identity, but it was clear the animal had been killed by 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.