Horror on quiet village street as man, 46, shot and two arrested
A man is fighting for his life after being shot on a quiet village street in County Durham. Police descended on Balmer Hill in Gainford after reports that suspects had driven to a house and opened fire from a car before fleeing the scene.
TL;DR
- A 46-year-old man was shot and is in critical condition in County Durham.
- The shooting occurred on Balmer Hill in Gainford, with suspects firing from a car.
- A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
- The teenager was also arrested for theft, failing to stop, and driving without a license.
- The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for witnesses.