Walton: Man shot in buttock in drive-by shooting
The force has appealed for help in identifying the driver and two passengers in a dark car used in the attack.Det Insp Mike Fletcher added: "Any information provided will be acted upon. Help us to put the person responsible for firing the gun where he belongs - behind bars."He said more officers would be on patrol "to reassure the local community", while investigators carry out forensic examinations and house-to-house inquiries.
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