Investigation launched into firearms incidents – Oxford

Thames Valley Police is investigating firearms incidents in Oxford.

At around 4.30pm yesterday (11/8), we received a report of a gunshot outside a property on Weymann Terrace.

Nobody was inside the property at the time and there were no injuries.

Officers were then called to Warren Crescent, Headington, at around 1.30am today (12/8) following another report of a gunshot.

Nobody sustained injuries.

Officers are at both scenes and expect to remain there until tomorrow.

Deputy local policing area commander for Oxford, Chief Inspector Andrew O’Hanlon, said: “We believe these firearms incidents to be connected and targeted, with no threat to the wider public.

“I understand that this may be alarming but fortunately these incidents are extremely rare.

“There is an increased police presence in these areas so anyone with concerns can get in touch or speak to a uniformed officer.

“If you have any information on the incident at Weymann Terrace, please call 101 or report online, quoting reference number 43240384658.

“If you have any information on the incident at Warren Crescent, please call 101 or report online, quoting reference number 43240385272.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

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