Property hit by bullet in Shropshire village suspected poaching incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

A property in Claverley, Shropshire was damaged by a bullet in what police believe was linked to animal poaching.

A property in the Hopstone area of Claverley, Shropshire was damaged by a bullet on Monday 19 October at around 8pm. Police believe the incident was linked to animal poaching and that a firearm was being used in the area to hunt animals.

A vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in the area at 7.51pm. Officers have not yet determined what make the vehicle was. West Mercia Police are appealing for anyone who was in the Hopstone area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm to come forward with information about the vehicle or any other suspicious activity.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact PC Adam Woodruff by email, quoting incident number 450i of October 19.

How it is being reported

• Police seeking suspected poachers after Shropshire village property struck by bulletA firearm was believed to have been used and a suspicious vehicle spottedExpress & Star · 22 Oct, 12:01
• Property damaged by bullet in quiet Midlands village as police probe 'suspicious activity'A vehcile was spotted in the area at the time of the incidentBirminghamLive · 22 Oct, 10:54

In this story: Claverley · Shropshire · Hopstone · West Mercia Police · PC Adam Woodruff

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