Police give update on incident in South Shields' Prince Edward Road as enquiries continue

Police were called to an address in the busy street on Sunday, March 14, after reports of damage to the property, and a cordon was in place in Gorse Avenue and Prince Edward Road on Monday, March 15.

Officers later revealed they now believe the damage was likely to have been caused by a firearm, but confirmed nobody was injured in the incident.

Two men aged 27 and 48 were arrested on Wednesday, March 17, on suspicion of possessing a firearm with the intent to cause fear. Police said searches were taking place at a number of addresses in the area.

In a statement today, Monday, March 22, Northumbria Police said: “The 27-year-old has been released on police bail, while the 48-year-old man released under investigation. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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