Fresh appeal after man, 21, was shot in the face with a shotgun in Northampton

Detectives at Northamptonshire Police are re-appealing for the public’s help after a man was shot during an incident just after midnight on July 2 in Lower Meadow Court, Thorplands.

The incident happened inside a house where a 21-year-old man was shot in the face with a shotgun, causing life-changing injuries.

Detective Inspector, Dan Finney, said: “Thankfully, incidents like this are exceptionally rare in Northamptonshire and we continue to investigate this case to ascertain who was responsible in order to bring them to justice.

“I know that there is someone out there who knows what happened and who is responsible for this shocking incident. If that is you, I am urging you to please come forward and help us.

“I know it can feel intimidating coming forward and giving information to the police but we don’t now need to know who you are, just what you know.”

A 36-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman arrested in connection with this incident have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident can call police on 101, quoting 20000335995. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555111. If anyone with information does not want to speak to anyone, they can go online at www.northants.police.uk/ro and use the online reporting form.