Leicester: Divers trawl River Soar after double shooting

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

Specialist divers are searching the River Soar as inquiries continue into a double shooting in Leicester.

A pre-planned search got under way near Charles Bennion Walk on Monday, Leicestershire Police said.

The towpath alongside has been closed to the public to allow divers to complete their trawl of the waterway.

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

The victims were treated in hospital and discharged.

Four men have since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident.

A further two men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and have been bailed.

The search was launched to identify any potential further evidence, police said.

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

Det Insp Hazel Sandall, from the force's complex investigation unit, said: "We are continuing to ensure we explore all lines of enquiry in this ongoing investigation. This water search today is part of that.

"Please be assured this has been planned in advance and is part of our ongoing work to establish the full circumstances of the incident which happened in Evington Road last November."

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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