Arrest made after shots fired at village house

By James Smith 12th Oct 2026

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Local News by James Smith 12th Oct 2026

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A gun was reportedly fired in Heather last week (image via SWNS)

A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a report a shots being fired in Heather.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on Saturday 10 October.

Leicestershire Police has confirmed he has since been released on bail.

Just after 10pm on Wednesday (7 October) a report was received that damage had been caused to the window of a house and a car parked outside in Ravenstone Road.

Officers attended and determined that the damage was consistent with a firearms discharge.

"Enquiries into the incident are continuing and officers from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT) are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward," a force statement said.

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