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6 October 2011
Last updated at 05:06 ET
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a suspected burglar was shot.
Police were called to Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire, on Wednesday evening when a man was found there with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital.
The shooting is being linked to a burglary in Whitbourne, Herefordshire.
A man was later arrested in Whitbourne on suspicion of attempted murder. Another man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The shot man is being treated in Worcestershire Royal Hospital for gunshot wounds to his leg. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
He has not been arrested as medical procedures were being carried out, West Mercia Police said.
Armed officers sealed off part of the village of Leigh Sinton overnight.
Det Supt Ivan Powell, of West Mercia Police, said: "Police continue to remain in Leigh Sinton to conduct house-to-house inquiries and forensic investigations."
The A4103 Worcester to Hereford road has been closed between Leigh Sinton and Storridge.
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Police were called to Leigh Sinton, Worcestershire, on Wednesday evening when a man was found there with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital.
The shooting is being linked to a burglary in Whitbourne, Herefordshire.
A man was later arrested in Whitbourne on suspicion of attempted murder. Another man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The shot man is being treated in Worcestershire Royal Hospital for gunshot wounds to his leg. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
He has not been arrested as medical procedures were being carried out, West Mercia Police said.
Armed officers sealed off part of the village of Leigh Sinton overnight.
Det Supt Ivan Powell, of West Mercia Police, said: "Police continue to remain in Leigh Sinton to conduct house-to-house inquiries and forensic investigations."
The A4103 Worcester to Hereford road has been closed between Leigh Sinton and Storridge.
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