Leicester: Third arrest after double shooting in city

Two men were shot as they walked along Evington Road on 22 November

A third man has been arrested after a double shooting in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said two men were shot as they walked along Evington Road - close to the Chepstow Road junction - at about 23:20 GMT on 22 November.

A man, 27, from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Two men, 24 and 29, of Leicester, previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, remain on bail.

Det Insp Hazel Sandall said: "Thank you to everyone who has spoken to us and assisted the investigation so far.

"It is not too late for anyone who may have information and hasn't passed this information on to get in touch. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please let us know."

Police believe a red MG SUV-type car was involved in the shooting

The force previously appealed for anyone who saw a red MG SUV-type vehicle, which they believe was linked to the shooting, in the area to come forward.

Officers are also continuing to urge three people who were standing on the corner of Evington Road and Chepstow Road at the time the shots were fired, as well as the driver of a passing white saloon car, to get in touch.

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