A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences following a reported shooting on a residential street in Broom
Police were called to Broom Road at 4.47pm yesterday (Thursday 28 August) after reports of gunshots being fired. Armed officers attended and discovered evidence consistent with a firearms discharge.
A 33-year-old man was taken into custody last night on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
A police cordon remains in place on Broom Road, with officers carrying out reassurance patrols in the area throughout today (Friday 29 August).
Although no injuries have been reported, damage was caused to a property during the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Samuel Blakemore, of the Armed Crime Team, said: “Our investigation into this firearms discharge is quickly developing and our officers acted swiftly overnight to follow early lines of enquiry and make an arrest.
“We do believe other people were involved in the incident and efforts are ongoing today to identify and locate them.
“It is extremely fortunate no one was injured in yesterday’s reported shooting. It happened in a residential street in daylight hours and completely innocent members of the community could quite easily have come to harm.
“That is why it’s so important we work together to bring those involved to justice. Gun crime will not be tolerated in our communities and we’re working relentlessly to investigate the full circumstances of the incident.
“We are stronger with your help, so if you know anything that could help our investigation but you are yet to speak to us, please come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital as we work to piece together the events of yesterday’s dangerous criminality.”*
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 or report online, quoting reference number 678 of 28 August 2025.
