Police seek witnesses after firearm discharged into vehicle

Detectives investigating a shooting in North Lincolnshire have appealed for witnesses. Humberside Police reported that a gun was fired at the occupants of a silver car on Scotter Road, Scunthorpe, in the early hours of 20 October. A 17-year-old boy sustained injuries to his hip and was transported to hospital, but has since been discharged, police confirmed. Two men, aged 25 and 30, arrested in connection with the incident, have been released on bail as inquiries continue, the force added. Police stated that the silver car was on Scotter Road when its path was blocked by a Volvo and a quad bike, near the junction of Bristol Road. Two men on the quad bike attempted to open the car’s doors before firing a gun into the vehicle. The Volvo was discovered on fire a short time later, a spokesperson added. Det Ch Insp Amy Keane-Christie said: “I fully understand an incident of this nature will naturally cause distress to the local community, and I want to offer my reassurance that we do believe this was a targeted attack with no wider risk to the public.” She further stated: “I would urge anyone who has any information, or who may have been a witness, to please come forward, as your help could be crucial to the investigation and holding those responsible to account.”