Stanley shooting: Man shot dead in 'shocking' attack as neighbours 'want to move out’

A man in his 50s was found to have been shot at an address in Stanley, County Durham, and despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene

A man has been shot dead in a town in the North East, police said.

Officers were called to an address in Elm Street, Stanley, County Durham, at about 5.20pm on Saturday, after reports of a "disturbance", Durham Constabulary said. A man in his 50s was found to have been shot and despite the efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said his family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Specialist crime scene investigators are currently examining the scene, and officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries, the force confirmed.

A cordon is in place at the scene and is expected to remain for some time. Police have taped off the terraced street in the South Moor area of the town and a blue tent has been erected in the road. Forensic officers in blue overalls were working at the scene and a police drone buzzed overhead.

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