Solihull shooting: Woman seriously injured at house

Police said no arrests have been made after the shooting in Dovehouse Lane, Solihull

A woman has been shot in the shoulder in her Solihull home.

The victim is in a "serious condition" following the incident on Dovehouse Lane, Olton, near the Jaguar Land Rover factory, at about 08:50 GMT.

West Midlands Police said they are treating the attack as an "isolated incident".

Officers said no arrests have been made and are appealing for information. Forensic teams are carrying out investigations.

The BBC understands there was one gunman involved who is not connected to the family.

The victim was shot twice in the shoulder after the gunman forced his way into the semi-detached property.

The scene of the shooting along Dovehouse Lane, Solihull

Neighbour Nick Boneham said the woman was "covered in blood" when she knocked on his door shouting for help.

He told the BBC: "She was bleeding. I took her into the lounge. She (said) 'help me, help me, help me.'

"I was caught out a little bit. I'm not use to this sort of thing."

Mr Boneham said he compressed the wound as he tried to find out what had happened.

Armed police flooded the scene following reports of the shooting. Officers said their "main priority is the safety and security of the public."

Police hunt for clues following the shooting

"Specialist officers are in the area and local schools have been advised accordingly," a spokesman said.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer. One patient, a woman, was treated and conveyed to hospital."

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