A farmer has been taken in for questioning on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after two men were shot during a burglary in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Police were alerted to the burglary at 01:20BST on Wednesday at a property on Eccles Road. Upon arrival, they found one man with fatal gunshot wounds and another with a gunshot wound nearby. The arrested man is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, while another man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after being stopped in a vehicle on the A6 near Chapel-en-le-Frith on Wednesday afternoon.
Residents of Whaley Bridge expressed their shock and unease following the incident, with many saying they had never expected something like this to happen in their town. The police investigations are still underway at two properties, and it has been suggested by the authorities that it is a targeted incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
The Divisional Commander, Ch Supt Dave Kirby, has thanked the local residents for their help with the investigation and addressed their concerns by saying they are aware of the impact this incident has had on the small, rural community. While the investigation is still in its initial stages, the police believe it is a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the public.
Whaley Bridge is a small, quiet area that typically attracts walkers, joggers, and cyclists, and residents are feeling the shock and sadness of the shooting. Many are questioning what their children were growing up into. Nevertheless, they remain hopeful that the police will be able to understand what has happened and bring the perpetrators to justice
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