Gun Incidents

The Infer Trust makes every effort to record and categorise the firearms incidents reported in the UK but we recognise that it is not a complete record.

If you are aware of a gun incident which is not listed please notify us.  You can do this by either sending us the link for an on line report, or a hard copy of a press article to our address. 
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2024/3/22 ChronicleLive

Police officers responded following reports of a disturbance on a street in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, during which a firearm was thought to have been discharged. A man has since been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. No injuries were reported.

2024/3/22 Bournemouth Echo

It has emerged that a kitten was put to sleep after being shot in the abdomen with an air weapon in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset in February 2024. An RSPCA spokesperson said that a second cat had been shot in the area. Anyone caught deliberately using an air gun to injure an animal can face up to five years in prison and/or an unlimited fine if found guilty under the Animal Welfare Act.

2024/3/22 Bury Times

In a day of action by a team tackling serious crime, police officers raided properties in Bury, Greater Manchester and recovered cash, drugs and weapons including machetes, knives and an imitation gun. A police spokesperson said that 30 arrests were made for offences including burglary, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of firearms.

2024/3/21 Isle of Wight County Press

A teenage boy has been made the subject of a six-month youth referral order and ordered to pay a £26 surcharge after admitting making threats to kill. In August 2023, police officers responded to reports of concern for the welfare of the boy at an address in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. The boy threatened to kill a police officer if he entered the property, saying that he had a gun and lots of ammunition. He further admitted firing an air rifle and possession of a weapon in a public place (bow and arrow) on the same day. An order was made to seize several weapons from the teenager, namely a knuckle duster, cap gun, toy gun, airsoft gun, black BB gun and magazine, black crossbow, arrows and a large bow.

2024/3/21 The Gazette

After police officers raided a home in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, a man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, production of cannabis and possession of a section 5 firearm. Click on media link to read full report.

2024/3/21 BirminghamLive

Jahshaun Hodge, aged 24, has been jailed for seven years and two months after admitting possessing prohibited firearms and possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply. In November 2023, police officers raided a property in Wolverhampton, West Midlands and recovered two viable pistols from a bedroom, as well as drugs and associated paraphernalia, cash and mobile phones from the downstairs rooms. Hodge was arrested at the scene.

2024/3/21 Warrington Guardian

David Farrington, aged 68, has been jailed for three years, four months and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. In December 2023, Farrington pointed a shotgun at a neighbour after visiting his house to complain about loud music. During a brief scuffle, Farrington fired the weapon into a ceiling. After police officers arrested him and seized the shotgun, they searched Farrington’s house and found a second shotgun and several cartridges. Farrington was ordered to forfeit his ammunition and firearms, and is banned from possessing a firearms licence.

2024/3/21 BirminghamLive

Chadrick Peart, aged 23, has been jailed for 22 months for his involvement in a drive-by shooting. In December 2023, shots were fired from a car towards a bar in Birmingham, West Midlands. CCTV revealed that, following the attack, Peart pointed what looked like a handgun at the car as it drove away. The court heard that Peart’s firearm, which has not been recovered, was a replica weapon.

2024/3/21 BBC News

After a person reported seeing a gun in a man’s home in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, police officers searched the property and discovered a “large haul of weapons”. The items, including firearms and knives, were voluntarily handed to police by “a very vulnerable man”. A police spokesperson later confirmed that safeguarding measures had been put in place to support the man concerned.

2024/3/21 Sussex World

Armed police officers recovered fake weapons after responding to a report of a person with a firearm at a cinema in Eastbourne, East Sussex. A man has since been charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and obstructing an officer from performing their duty.

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