Overview
- Police were called just before 4.10pm on Thursday to a home on The Street in Monks Eleigh after reports of a firearm discharge.
- The woman sustained a chest injury thought to have been caused by an air weapon and was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
- A man in his 80s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody at Bury St Edmunds for questioning.
- Officers maintain a cordon at the property as West Suffolk CID continues inquiries and confirms they are not seeking anyone else.
- Witnesses are asked to contact West Suffolk CID quoting CAD 255 of February 26 as detectives pursue information about the incident.