Couple shot at with 'powerful air weapon' dived for cover in Salisbury town – as cops arrest three men & boy, 16 | The Sun

A COUPLE dived for cover in a Sailsbury town after being shot at – seeing a teen and three men arrested.

The horror unfolded around 7.20pm on Tuesday in Tidworth.

The couple in their 20s were thought to have been shot at with a powerful air weapon, cops said.

They escaped unharmed but Wiltshire Police were quick to arrest four people – including a 16-year-old.

The men and teen were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and drug offences, but have since been released on bail.

Police said they also seized an air weapon, and are continuing to probe the alleged crime.

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The cops said: "We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident who may have witnessed what happened.

"In particular, we would like to speak to a man who was in the immediate area, who was wearing a blue tracksuit top with the hood up. He is believed to have been aged in his 40s or 50s.

"Anyone who can help should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230102216. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"The victims – a man and woman in their 20s – were walking in Zouch Farm Road towards the Spar shop in Pennings Road at the time."

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