ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Shooting Update – Wanted John Broadway is arrested

THREE people - including wanted man John Broadway - have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Ilton.

Following new intelligence, officers arrested 37-year-old John Broadway in Lichfield, Staffordshire, on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and firearms offences.

Two other women who were at the same location have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three will be brought back to the Avon and Somerset Police area for questioning.

This brings the total number of arrests to six, as three other people remain in custody – including a 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Police are continuing to search for 26-year-old Donna Broadway and are urging her to hand herself in.

The man who died in the shooting has been formally identified as 50-year-old Wilfred Isaacs. A forensic post-mortem examination confirmed he died of a gunshot wound to the body.

A second man, in his twenties, was also shot resulting in non life-threatening injuries.

PHOTO - TOP: Arrested - John Broadway.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Still on the run - Donna Broadway.

Det Supt Andy Bevan said: “We’re working round-the-clock to ensure we carry out a thorough and professional investigation into this horrific crime.

“The investigation has so far involved a whole range of resources including a large team of detectives, neighbourhood policing teams, armed officers and the National Police Air Service helicopter.

“We’re grateful for all the support we’ve been given by our neighbouring forces, as well as Staffordshire Police, whose assistance has helped us arrest the people wanted in connection with the shootings.

“This inquiry highlights the quality and flexibility of partnership working between police forces to reassure our local communities and keep them safe.

“We’ll continue to leave no stone unturned in our quest to establish the full circumstances behind this horrific crime.

“A vast amount of work is still taking place at the scene of the shooting as we’re carrying out a large-scale forensic examination, in conjunction with ballistic experts, as well as other searches.

“The site remains closed off and these significant enquiries are likely to last several days.

“We’re also continuing to look for the weapon used in this crime, which we believe to be a shotgun. If anyone knows where this weapon is they should call us immediately.

“Specially trained family liaison officers will continue to support the victim’s family and I remain grateful for the support they’ve shown our investigation team. Our thoughts are with them at this devastating time.

“I would urge the public to report any sightings of Donna Broadway to us immediately via 999 quoting 1051 of 5 May.

“I would also like to directly appeal to Donna to hand herself in as our investigation is uncovering new intelligence all the time, so it’s only a matter of time before she’s found.”

If you don’t want to speak to police, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111. They don’t record calls or ask for your name. You can also do this via crimestoppers-uk.org

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