Gun Incidents in Great Britain


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BBC News

08-02-2012

A man was arrested in Harleston, Norfolk after a stand-off with police that lasted more than five hours. He was then taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police responded to the scene after a shot was reportedly fired, but they detained the suspect without any further discharge of firearms. Officers arrested the man on suspicion of causing fear of violence with a firearm or imitation firearm. 


Shields Gazette

08-02-2012

Police responded to reports of gunshots in South Tyneside as three men reportedly fled the scene by car. Officers caught the trio and recovered three airguns before cautioning the men for discharging air weapons in a public place.


BBC News

08-02-2012

Police recovered a shotgun and ammunition along with a large quantity of cannabis plants in Bedfordshire. A man reportedly tried to flee the scene when officers arrived, and he was arrested after a short pursuit..


Stamford Mercury

07-02-2012

A 61-year-old armed man was found dead following a 12-hour siege with police in Sutton St. James, Lincolnshire. The man reportedly shot a police officer in the face during the ordeal but the officer sustained only minor injuries. An inquest will be opened to determine the cause of the gunman's death.


Shetland News

07-02-2012

A man telephoned a shotgun threat to staff at an oil terminal in Shetland. Police arrested him at his home.


Express and Star

06-02-2012

Someone shot a gun at a car in Wolverhampton. Police discovered the vandalised vehicle but did not identify any immediate suspects.


Spenborough Guardian

05-02-2012

A cat was shot with a pellet gun in Spenborough, West Yorkshire. The cat was shot in her leg and vets had to amputate the leg in order for her to survive.


Medway Messenger

04-02-2012

A man fled from police in Chatham, Kent after a reported firearms incident. Officers investigated reports of a man seen with a gun but were unable to locate the suspect.


News Post Leader

03-02-2012

A man was arrested in Northumberland on suspicion of poaching. Police said they noticed blood on the hands of a driver and then discovered two deer that he had allegedly killed. Officers arrested the man and seized a firearm in addition to his vehicle.


Bedfordshire News

03-02-2012

A man was arrested after trapping his neighbour's cat and shooting at it with an air rifle in Bedford. The assailant reportedly caged the animal after it got into his flowers, but missed after taking aim and firing with the airgun. The owner of the cat then confronted the man and the cat was freed.


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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.