Three women injured in drive-by shooting

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The shooting took place on Frederick Street in Wolverhampton

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Three women have been injured after shots were fired from a car as they left an event in Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Police said it happened on Frederick Street at about 23:00 BST on Friday.

All three were taken to hospital and two have since been discharged, while the third remains in a stable condition.

The force said officers were trawling CCTV to try and identify those involved.

The women had been at an event that was being held at a venue on Frederick Street, a spokesperson said.

"Such violence is unacceptable and won't be tolerated," they added.

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