Knowle West shooting: Second man arrested as police investigation continues

Police say a probe into a shooting in Knowle West is continuing, with two people arrested over the attack still under investigation.

The ‘targeted incident’ saw a 34-year-old man shot in the leg at Courtenay Crescent on November 2 last year.

He was treated for his injuries hospital which were found not to be life-threatening.

Police descended on the scene around 8pm that evening and later arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), who has since been released under investigation.

It has now emerged that a second man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of GBH. He has also been released under investigation.

At the time of the attack Insp Chris Green, of the Broadbury Road neighbourhood policing team, said police believed the incident was ‘targeted’ and involved people known to each other.

Anyone with information that may help should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221257978.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, free and anonymously, on 0800 555 111.