Gun Incidents in Great Britain
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Farmers Guardian
30-03-2012
A man shot and killed a dog in Faversham, Kent that he feared was worrying his sheep. The farmer reportedly used his shotgun to fire two shots at the pedigree dog to protect his flock.
The Sun
29-03-2012
Police officers in Manchester were demoted after a photo emerged that they took playing around with a police shotgun. The officers were taken out of the Tactical Firearms Unit after the force admitted the behaviour did not measure up to its professional standards.
BBC News
29-03-2012
A man was shot in the head and arms in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The victim was reportedly taken to hospital and in critical condition following surgery. Police reportedly are pursuing witnesses and believe the incident was a targeted attack that resulted in three gunshots fired.
The Argus
28-03-2012
Police recovered a handgun after a man brought it into a court building in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The elderly man apparently entered the building with the pistol in his shopping bag before being arrested.
Campaign Series
28-03-2012
Two men were arrested after someone allegedly carried out an armed robbery in Caerphilly. The two suspects are charged in connection with robbery and possession of a shotgun, where they allegedly stole a large amount of money from a local scrapyard.
BBC News
28-03-2012
A man was shot with an air rifle while working up a church tower in Ipswich, Suffolk. The victim was reportedly hit in the back of the head and treated in hospital, while the weapon and offender were not located.
BBC News
26-03-2012
Police recovered a handgun and a rifle from a car in Northumberland. Officers reportedly arrested three men, a woman and a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of illegally possessing firearms.
South Wales Evening Post
26-03-2012
Three youths were reportedly spotted firing an air rifle in Neath. The teenagers allegedly fired the gun at birds in a public park, prompting a member of the public to contact police.
Clydebank Post
26-03-2012
A cat was shot in the chest with an airgun in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. The pet reportedly was shot and in pain for weeks before undergoing surgery to remove the pellet.
Liverpool Echo
26-03-2012
A man was reportedly shot in the street in Bootle, Merseyside. Following the incident, police arrested a man on suspicion of possessing a firearm. Officers said members of the public reported hearing the shots, but they were unable to locate the victim, who was reported to have been shot in the buttocks and legs.
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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.