Three ‘targeted’ gunshot cases in Leicestershire thought to be linked

Leicestershire Police was first called to reports of a gunshot in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, just before 22:30 BST on 2 June.Detectives said gunshots were heard on Tuesday in Station Road, Glenfield, at about 09:50, but was not reported at the time. A cordon remains in place.Less than an hour later, shortly before 22:40, officers were called to reports of gunshots in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon.A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life has been released on police bail pending further inquiries, police said.Two women, 34 and 36, have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and released under investigation.