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A man was gunned down near War Memorial Park in Coventry last night.

The 22-year-old was blasted in the arm and the leg at around 5.30pm on the Coat of Arms Bridge Road in Styvechale .

Police have launched an investigation to find the attackers.

Coat of Arms Bridge Road and an area of War Memorial Park remained closed off today as forensics teams scoured for clues.

The victim was taken to hospital where he is said to be in a serious but stable condition.

Witnesses reported seeing police cars, vans and ambulances converge on Coat of Arms Bridge Road last night.

Sergeant Joel Mildinhall, from West Midlands Police CID, said: "Investigations are on-going into the incident and officers have conducted a detailed forensic search of the area and are currently looking over CCTV.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in or around the Coat of Arms Bridge Road and Stivichall Croft area at around 5.30pm who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch."

Residents told of the shock at the shooting, while a local councillor said he was left "deeply alarmed".

Allan Andrews, Conservative councillor for Earlsdon, said: "I am deeply alarmed and shocked by this incident.

"I would urge anyone who may have useful information about the incident to contact the Police. This is a very rare situation for Stivichall and I am sure the Police are working as quickly as they can to ascertain the facts and to take appropriate steps."

Anyone who has any information to assist the enquiry is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.