Man arrested over fatal caravan park shooting

Held: John Broadway was was arrested in Lichfield, Staffordshire
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Jamie Bullen7 May 2016
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A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a caravan park has tonight been arrested.

John Broadway, 37, has been held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and firearms offences, Avon and Somerset Police said.

He was arrested in Lichfield, Staffordshire in connection with an investigation into the death of Wilfred Isaccs, 50.

Two women, at the same location, have been held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Mr Isaacs was shot dead at Chubbards Cross caravan park in Somerset on Thursday.

Another man, in his 20s, was injured in the incident.

Mr Broadway’s younger brother Charlie, 23, is in custody after he handed himself into police on Friday.

He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Detectives have appealed for information on the whereabouts of his wife Donna, 26.

Six people are now in custody in connection with the double shooting.

Detective Superintendent Andy Bevan, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're working round-the-clock to ensure we carry out a thorough and professional investigation into this horrific crime.

"We'll continue to leave no stone unturned in our quest to establish the full circumstances.

"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 inquiries 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."

A post-mortem examination found that Mr Isaacs died of a gunshot wound to the body.

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