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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

Man charged with murder after Southampton shooting

The shooting took place at Conifer Road in the Coxford area of Southampton - (Google)

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man was shot dead at a property in Southampton.

Police were called to the property in Conifer Road in the Coxford area at around 8pm on Wednesday after Piotr Pruszak, 45, was found with serious injuries.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman confirmed that the Polish national, who was living in Southampton, died at the scene.

Police were called to the incident last Wednesday (Alex Segre/Alamy)

They said Marcin Buryta, of Conifer Road in Southampton, has been charged with murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.

He has been remanded in custody to appear later at Southampton Magistrates’ Court.

The spokesman added that a 57-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting aggravated burglary and remain in custody.

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