Two teenage boys and woman are injured after they were blasted with shotgun in Suffolk

A police investigation is under way after three people were left injured in a shotgun attack in Suffolk.

The two teenage boys and a woman were struck by the shotgun pellets in a suspected targeted attack in Elms Road, Red Lodge, near Newmarket, at around 2.55pm on Sunday.

The victims suffered what police describe as minor injuries caused by the shotgun pellets, with one of the teenagers left with wounds to the face and neck. 

All three were taken to hospital but later discharged.  

A police investigation is under way after two teenage boys and a woman were struck by shotgun pellets in Elms Road, Red Lodge near Newmarket, Suffolk, at around 2.55pm on Sunday. Pictured: GV of the road

Four men aged 24, 25, 29 and 35 were later arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and taken into police custody.

All four remain in police custody and are being questioned.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Brown of Suffolk Police said on Sunday night: ‘Officers were quickly at the scene of the incident and suspects have been located and arrested.

‘We are confident this was a targeted attack and there is no threat to the wider public.

‘There will be a police presence at the scene overnight and tomorrow. There will also be more police officers on patrol to provide reassurance in the area.

The ‘targeted attack’ took place on Elms Road, Red Lodge near Newmarket, Suffolk

Four men were arrested after the attack and taken into police custody for questioning. (Stock image)

‘We are asking for anyone with any information about this incident to come forward.’

Officers are set to remain in the village today and will be patrolling the area.

Red Lodge has a population of 3,800 and includes a modern housing estate and older homes dating back to 1926.

Witnesses and anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting reference 37/16672/21.