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‘Gun fired’ at woman and teenager as police launch probe

Investigation launched into reports a firearm was discharged in Beith.

‘Gun fired’ at woman and teenager as police launch probe — Police are investigating alleged shooting in Beith. Google Maps

3rd Dec 2020

A gun was reportedly fired at two people in a North Ayrshire town in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Police are investigating after a woman and a teenager were allegedly shot at on Hawthorn Crescent in Beith.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of an alleged firearm being discharged towards a 53-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man on Hawthorn Crescent, Beith.

“The incident happened around 1.15am on Thursday, 3 December.

“Nobody was injured and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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