Police are hunting a gunman after shots were fired at a property in the Midlands in what is believed to be a targeted attack. The incident occurred just after midnight on Thursday, June 11, in Barrett Drive, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.
Officers arrived at the scene to find two bullet holes inside the house and a smashed window. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Police Investigation
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We're investigating after two shots were fired into an address in Stoke-on-Trent in what we believe is a targeted incident. At 12.05am this morning, we were called to Barrett Drive in Cobridge following a report of a firearm being used."
"Officers went to the scene and found that the window of a house had been smashed. Two bullet holes were found inside the house following a search. No one was injured."
Ongoing Enquiries
A cordon has been put in place as part of the ongoing investigation. Forensic officers are examining the scene, and local officers are conducting house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage.
Police believe the suspects may have been travelling in a white car at the time of the incident.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from the area at the time is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 or via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident 2 of June 11. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
