Nottingham shooting: Three shot after gunman opens fire at 10 people in horror attack

Three victims have been shot after a opened fire at around 10 people in horror attacks in Nottingham.

People were hit at with a by someone in a passing vehicle with incidents reported in the Bestwood and Sherwood areas of the city between 5.40pm and 7.25pm yesterday.

Two people were hit in their legs and hands in Bestwood and and another person was hit in the face by a pellet, said , who are also appealing to the public for information.

Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are treating these incidents extremely seriously and are doing everything we can to trace those involved. Patrols have been increased in these areas while we continue with our lines of inquiry.

"I’d urge anyone who has any information which could assist us with our investigation to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 553 of 16 October, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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In a statement the force also said: "Police have stepped up reassurance patrols and are appealing for witnesses after around 10 people were shot at with a BB gun by someone in a passing vehicle.

"Inquiries are being carried into incidents reported in the Bestwood and Sherwood areas of Nottingham between 5.40pm and 7.25pm yesterday (Wednesday 16 October). Two victims were hit to their leg and hand during an incident in Beckhampton Road, Bestwood, at 5.40pm."

Another report was received, shortly after 6pm, that a pedestrian was at the junction of Beckhampton Road and Bestwood Drive when he was hit in the face by a pellet, stated the force. And then a further four people are said to have been shot at with the BB gun in Winchester Street but the force did say that "no serious injuries" have been reported in the attacks.

It stated: "Just after 7.20pm, four people were reportedly shot at by a BB gun from a moving vehicle in Winchester Street. No serious injuries were reported following the incidents which remain under investigation. Patrols have been increased in the areas while inquiries continue, including checking CCTV and doorbell camera footage. It’s currently believed a dark-coloured car may have been involved in the incidents."