Man found with shot gun injuries in Downley

At around 5.30pm on Sunday 27th December 2015 police officers were called to Hithercroft Road, Downley were a man in his early thirties was found with injuries consistent to him being shot with a shot gun.

The man required immediate medical attention but at this stage his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Senior Investigating Officer, Det Insp Brendan Murray, based at Aylesbury police station, said: ‘I would like to reassure the public that this attack appears to have been targeted against an individual and does not represent a threat to the community of Downley or the surrounding areas.

However in light of this officers have been in the area conducting enquiries and seeking to reassure local residents.

I would ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Thames Valley Police Enquiry centre on 101‘.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.