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The hunt is on for a gunman who shot his victim in Nuneaton and left him fighting for his life in hospital.

The shooting happened at around 3am this morning in Bull Street, Attleborough, and the scene has been taped off by police since.

The victim, who is in his late 20s, was taken to hospital and is currently in a serious condition.

Officers and PCSOs have been posted at the scene throughout the day and a forensic team arrived later on.

The police cordon has seen a large area taped off, including Bull Street, The Green and Garrett Street, and a number of shops, businesses and pubs inside the cordon have been forced to remain closed.

What have police said?

The shooting has been described by police as "targeted" and they are urging anyone with information "no matter how insignificant it may seem" to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Hill, from Warwickshire Police, said: "Officers remain on Bull Street as part of the investigation and a number of enquiries are ongoing.



"At this stage, it is being treated as an isolated incident and is believed to have been targeted.





"A thorough investigation has been launched and we will continue to have additional officers in the area whilst we are carrying out enquiries and providing reassurance.



"If anyone has any information which could assist with the investigation, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please come forward or to speak with a local officer."

Ambulance statement

West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to the scene at around 2.50am this morning.

On arrival they found a man with serious injury caused by a gunshot and he was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor were also sent to the scene.

A spokesman said: "On arrival crews found a man with a gunshot wound who had been seriously injured in the incident.

"The man received treatment at the scene before rapidly being taken to hospital.

"The doctor met the crew en-route and provided advanced trauma care until the patient reached A&E."

Witness appeal

Anyone with any information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident 48 of June 29.

Alternatively, details can be given anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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