Police make further arrest in West Midlands shooting case
Police in Coventry have arrested a suspect in connection with the recent shooting incident in Tile Hill.
West Midlands Police said that a man in his 20s was arrested overnight following the incident on Wednesday at Robert Mountford Way in Coventry.
Three men who were also arrested have been bailed with strict conditions while the police’s investigation continues.
A man who was injured in the shooting remains in hospital with a life-threatening injury, while another person's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The police force said that they are continuing to appeal for more information.
If anyone has any information about the incident they are urged to contact the police 101 or on the police website’s Live Chat quoting log 5543 of 13 May.
Meanwhile, West Midlands Ambulance Service said that they were called to Robert Mountford Way in Tile Hill, Coventry at around 8.33pm and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“On arrival ambulance staff discovered two patients, both men.
“The first man was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to hospital with medics travelling on board for continued treatment en route.
“The second man had sustained serious injuries which were not believed to be life threatening. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”