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Newport shooting: Couple seriously injured | |
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A major police incident is under way in Newport after a man and woman are shot in the city. | |
Armed police were called to the city's Willenhall Street off Corporation Road at 08:45 BST after reports of gunshots. | |
Gwent Police said the couple are known to one another. | |
"Armed police attended and found and male and female injured. Both were taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital with serious injuries," a police spokesman confirmed. | |
"It's not believed anyone else was involved in the incident - both of those involved were known to each other. | |
"Officers have recovered the firearm from the scene and officers are currently locating family members." | |
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