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Alleged shooting in south Bristol
Police officers in white suits emerged from a house in south Bristol on Friday afternoon.
A police car and two forensics vans were parked outside the home on Donegal Road in Knowle West as the forensics team continued their investigation following an incident in the area.
Initial reports suggested there had been a shooting.
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In a statement, Avon & Somerset Police said: “Police are investigating threats towards a householder and damage to a property in Knowle.
“The damage was caused when a firearm was discharged at the house in Donegal Road between 2.30am and 3am no Friday. Thankfully no one was harmed.
“We’re taking the incident seriously, forensic investigations are underway, and a police presence remains while initial enquiries continue.
“There is not believed to be any wider risk to the public, but officers will be carrying out uniformed patrols of the area and are happy to speak to anyone with concerns.
“If you have any dashcam, doorbell or other footage of the incident or any information which could help, please call 101 and give the reference 5225237098.”
Police are investigating an incident in Knowle West
All photos: Seun Matiluko
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