Police search for man after shots fired at front door of home
Several roads in the area have been closed as police carry out inquiries into what happened.Det Insp Chris Saidi said the occupier of the home had been left "badly shaken" by the incident, but nobody was injured. He said: "This is not acceptable behaviour and we will do everything within our powers to find who the person is and bring him to justice."The force has urged anyone with information or CCTV and doorbell footage of the shooting to get in touch.Officers have also asked taxi and delivery drivers who were in the area of Leyfield Road at the time to get in touch if they have any information about the suspect.
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