Police appealed for witnesses after a firearms incident in Devonshire last night.

It is understood that nobody was injured in the incident, which happened in the Devon Springs Road area at about 11.30pm.

A police spokesman said that officers searched the scene and “recovered evidence to confirm a firearm had been discharged in that area”.

He added: “There were no reports of anyone being injured in this incident and checks with medical facilities indicated no one attended seeking treatment for a firearms-related injury.”

Anyone who has information about the incident was asked to contact Detective Sergeant Dre’ Wilkinson on 515-2495 or e-mail dwilkinson@bps.bm.

Alternatively, witnesses can call the main police number, 295-0011, the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline, 800-8477 or provide details through the police community reporting portal.

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