2:29pm Thursday 6th October 2011
By Paul Rogers
THE main Hereford to Worcester road remains closed as Police continue to investigate a shooting.
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after officers were called to Leigh Sinton at 8.05pm last night.
The injured man, who is in his 20s, was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening and he remains in hospital in a stable condition.
The shooting is being linked to an earlier burglary at Whitbourne, near Bromyard.
A second man, who is also in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Hughes at Hereford CID said: "This is obviously an extremely serious incident and the Force Major Investigation Team is working with local officers at both scenes.
"However, I wish to reassure local residents that this is a contained incident - we have two men in custody and we believe there is no further threat to the public in the area.
"We are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the areas around Whitbourne and Leigh Sinton between 7.45pm and 8.15pm.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle, possibly being driven at speed, travelling along routes between Whitbourne and Leigh Sinton, as well as anyone who saw the two men in their 20s in the centre of Leigh Sinton.
"Police remain in Leigh Sinton and Whitbourne conducting house to house enquiries and forensic investigations and providing reassurance to local residents.
"I would like to reiterate that residents are not at any risk.
"I would also like to thank them and the wider community for their support and ongoing patience with this invesigation."
Anyone with information are urged to call Hereford CIS on 0300 333 3000 or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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