A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in Shoebury.
Officers, including armed response officers, and the ambulance service were called to a car park in Frobisher Way, Shoebury, in the early hours of last Sunday morning, following reports a man had been shot in the leg.
The victim was taken to hospital but, fortunately, he didn’t sustain life-threatening injuries.
An investigation was launched and Essex Police has now arrested a 21-year-old man from London on suspicion of attempted murder.
The suspect is currently in custody while detectives continue their inquiries.
Officers investigating the shooting have renewed their appeal for witnesses and say they are particularly interested in speaking with drivers who saw a Mercedes being driven erratically on the A127 around the time of the incident.
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An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Officers investigating an incident where a man was shot in the leg in Shoebury have made an arrest.
“It happened in a car park on Frobisher Way shortly after 2am last Sunday, May 14.
“The man’s injury was not life-threatening.
“A 21-year-old man from London was arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder.
“He is currently in custody.”
They continued: “We are still appealing for anyone with any information to contact us.
“In particular we want to speak to any drivers on the A127 who saw a Mercedes being driven erratically between 1.45am and 2.30am on May 14.
“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.
“Please quote the crime reference number 42/86880/23.”
Frobisher Way is close to Shoeburyness Park and Friars Park and runs behind the Asda supermarket. A Wetherspoon pub, Parsons’ Barn, is also in Frobisher Way.
Reports can be made online at essex.police.uk/digital101 or by calling 101. A Live Chat service is available Monday to Friday between 10am and 9pm.
Anonymous reports can be made by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
In an emergency always call 999.
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