Gunshots fired at car in Wolverhampton

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A police investigation has been launched after two gunshots were fired at a car in a Wolverhampton street.

Officers said the incident involved a VW Golf which was shot at, in Ashland Street, in Merridale, shortly before 11pm on Monday.

A Wolverhampton Police Twitter post stated: "We're investigating after shots were fired at a car in Ashland Street last night.

"Two gun shots were discharged towards a black VW Golf just before 11pm.

"We suspect the shooting was targeted."

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