Two men released under investigation after man shot near Woolpit
A man was shot in the chest on land close to Woolpit Business Park, off Windmill Avenue, about 11.55pm on May 9 Picture: GOOGLE MAPS - Credit: Archant
Two men who had been arrested in connection with an incident in Woolpit where a man sustained gunshot wounds have been released under investigation.
Police were called at around 11.55pm on Saturday, May 9 to reports that a person had suffered a gun-shot wound on land near to Woolpit Business Park.
When officers arrived at the scene they found that the victim, a 27-year-old man, had been shot in the chest.
He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital by ambulance for treatment to his injuries which are not considered to be life-threatening.
A 56-year-old man from Woolpit and a 42-year-old man from Stowmarket were subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
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Both men have now been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Suffolk police believe the men arrested were shooting rabbits on farmland nearby.
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference 37/25649/20.
