Scunthorpe: Attempted murder arrests after man shot in street

Image caption, A police operation is under way after the shooting on Dale Street, Scunthorpe

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a man who was shot in the street.

Paramedics were called to Dale Street in Scunthorpe after the man suffered gunshot wounds at about 23:45 BST on Monday.

Armed police officers who went to the scene arrested two people shortly after the incident.

Humberside Police said a cordon was in place on the street. The condition of the injured man is not known.

Det Ch Insp Phil Gadd said: "Officers were called by paramedic staff following reports that a man has been shot.

"An investigation has been launched and police remain at the scene on Dale Street where a cordon is in place."

Humberside Police said anyone with information about the shooting should contact the force.

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