Evington Road: More arrests after double shooting in Leicester

Two men were taken to hospital after being shot in Evington Road on 22 November

Three more men have been arrested following a double shooting in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said two men were shot as they walked along Evington Road at about 23:20 GMT on 22 November.

Both victims needed hospital treatment and have since been discharged, the force said.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Sunday, while a third was questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder on Monday.

All three suspects, aged 21, 22 and 23, have since been released on bail.

It comes after three other men were bailed in connection with the investigation.

Two of them, also in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

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

Det Insp Hazel Sandall, from Leicestershire Police, said: "Thank you to everyone who has spoken to us and who has and continues to assist us with this investigation.

"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 do let us know."

The force want to trace 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.

The investigation team is also appealing for information from anyone who saw a red MG SUV-type vehicle, which is being linked to the shooting.

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