Around 2:20pm on Wednesday, police responded to a confirmed firearm incident at South Round-a-bout near the junction of South Road and Trimingham Road in Paget. Forensic evidence found in the area suggested that a firearm had been discharged; however no one has reported being injured. An active investigation into this incident is underway. Traffic was initially diverted away from the area while investigators examined the scene, but traffic has since been allowed to flow normally.
Police are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen two men on a motorcycle in the vicinity around the time of the incident or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 295-0011. Alternatively, an anonymous call can also be made to the independent, confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477. |