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Boy, 16, Arrested After Town Centre 'Shooting'
Police say the shooting was targeted and involved two groups, with one suspect arrested and three victims taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- On Monday, August 31, at 10:10 PM, a targeted firearms incident in Braintree's Market Place left three people injured and prompted one arrest.
- Detective Inspector Richard Trower stated the incident involved two specific groups who knew each other, emphasizing, "We also do not believe this incident poses an ongoing threat to the public."
- Two teenage boys suffered facial injuries while a third man, believed unconnected to either group, was also hospitalized; four suspects fled the scene and a 16-year-old boy remains in custody.
- Chief Superintendent Rob Kirby confirmed a large police presence will remain throughout Tuesday morning while officers work to remove cordons on Rayne Road, between Francis Road and George Road.
- Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage should contact Essex Police by quoting incident 1345 of August 31, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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