On Tuesday 16th January police attended an incident in Roycroft Close. If you have any information please call the police on 101 quoting CAD Ref: 6058/16JAN24
Police were called to an address on Roycroft Close at 1918hrs by residents, to reports of loud bangs which were suspected to be firearms discharges. Officers attended and searched the area extensively. No evidence relating to a firearms discharge was found. We are aware that a group of suspects, some armed with bladed weapons, attended an address on Roycroft Close; that the occupants were known to them, and that they attempted to force entry to the address.
A crime scene was in place around the affected address but has been closed. The investigation is being progressed by officers from Central South BCU CID. The Burglary and Robbery Investigation Team are leading the investigation, however. Lines of enquiry are being pursued and the investigation is in its early stages but ongoing.
We urge anyone who may have any information or was in the area to call police on 101 quoting CAD Ref: 6058/16JAN24
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
This is the second police incident on Roycroft Close this month, there was also one on New Year’s Day. We are in touch with the local police liaison committee. If you think there’s an issue we should raise please contact us
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