Attempted murder case remains unsolved a year on from shooting
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Five people were arrested in connection with the probe, but no one has faced charges over the incident.
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Hide AdDurham Constabulary has now confirmed the inquiry into what happened has been closed, but still wants to hear from anyone who could help give them answers.
Emergency services were called to the street, off Bruce Kircup Road, at 1.45am, with the North East Ambulance Service taking one man to the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment for his injuries.
Within hours of the attack, officers arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder, while two women were questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
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Hide AdA Durham Constabulary spokesman today said: “We carried out a thorough investigation into the incident, which resulted in the arrest of five people – three women and two men.
“Following an evidential review, all suspects were released with no further action and the investigation was closed.
“As always, we worked with partner agencies and members of the Horden community to understand and manage any risk.
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Hide AdAt the time residents reported hearing a helicopter in the area as police, including armed officers, arrived in the street and inquiries got underway.
Police sealed off the street, with the area combed for evidence.
Durham Constabulary added: “We would encourage anybody with any information on the shooting to get in touch with us on 101, quoting incident reference 51 of December 8, 2019.
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Hide Ad“Alternatively, information on all types of criminality can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”