Three arrested after firearm incident

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The incident happened at Ombersley Close, Redditch on Tuesday

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a firearm was discharged in Worcestershire.

The incident happened on Ombersley Close in Redditch at about 13:15 GMT on Tuesday. It is not believed anyone was injured in the incident.

A man, aged 48, and a woman, 20, have also been arrested on suspicion of preventing the course of justice.

All three suspects remain in police custody, West Mercia Police said.

North Worcestershire local policing commander, Supt Melanie Paley, said: "Although three have been arrested in connection with the incident we continue to appeal for witnesses and ask anyone who saw the indent or who have doorbell or CCTV footage to come forward."

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