Gun Incidents in Great Britain
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Weston, Worle & Somerset Mercury
10-03-2011
Four people have been found guilty for their part in an armed robbery in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, in March 2011 and the kidnap of a man from his home in Benwell in July 2011. During the Weston incident one man was armed with a shotgun. Alex Fillingham, Leon Duncan and Jamie Veira were all found guilty of conspiracy to rob and possession of a firearm with intent. Marissa Campbell was found guilty of false imprisonment. Jack Jones, Wesley White and Ashley Pritchard had already pleaded guilty in relation to the case. See also February 2011 Incidents.
The Shuttle
10-03-2011
Local residents in Cookley, Worcestershire, have been angered and worried by police training exercises which have involved gun shots being fired during the evening.
St Helens Star
10-03-2011
Sam Griffiths, 20, was found with a Taser at an address in Haydock, Merseyside, in September 2010. He was given a 12 week prison term.
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
10-03-2011
In a raid in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, police officers confiscated ammunition for a shotgun.
Lancashire Evening Post
10-03-2011
An airgun was among items stolen during a raid on a house in Much Hoole, Lancashire.
Huddersfield Daily Examiner
10-03-2011
A man has been cleared of attempting to rob two teenagers in Paddock, West Yorkshire, in July 2010. A man was alleged to have produced what looked like a handgun from his pocket during the incident. He was also cleared of an allegation of possessing an imitation firearm with intent. He claimed he had only been involved in a bit of a struggle with the men.
Huddersfield Daily Examiner
10-03-2011
A man has been cleared of attempting to rob two teenagers in Paddock, West Yorkshire, in July 2010. A man was alleged to have produced what looked like a handgun from his pocket during the incident. He was also cleared of an allegation of possessing an imitation firearm with intent. He claimed he had only been involved in a bit of a struggle with the men.
Evening Gazette
10-03-2011
A gun was fired at a home in Grangetown, Teesside. No one was injured in what police described as a "targeted incident".
Daily Echo
10-03-2011
A man may have been concealing a gun when he robbed an off licence in Bournemouth, Dorset. A man has been arrested and released on bail.
The Courier
10-03-2011
A cat originally thought to have been involved in a traffic accident was found to have a shattered airgun pellet lodged in her skull. She had been shot at point-blank range in Crossford, Fife.
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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.