Gun arrest after woman attacked and man threatened

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The woman was taken to hospital after being attacked in Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, on Wednesday, police said

A man has been arrested on suspicion of having a gun and also assault after a woman was attacked and a man threatened in a town.

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her hand after she was assaulted on Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, at about 12:30 BST on Wednesday, West Mercia Police said.

Her attack was linked to an incident several miles away on Innage Lane, later the same afternoon, in which a man was threatened, the force added.

A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent and assault and remained in custody.

There would be an increased police presence in the area after the two cases, Insp Damian Kelly said.

"Enquires are ongoing in relation to these incidents," he added.

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