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29/05/2007
Man bailed in rail shooting case
A man arrested in connection with the shooting of a commuter who intervened in an armed robbery at a railway station in Essex has been released on police bail.
Adam Mapleson, 24, was shot in the chest as he attempted to intervene when a security guard and her colleague were held at gunpoint by armed robbers as they loaded a cash machine at Rayleigh railway station on Friday morning.
Mr Mapleson is being treated in Southend Hospital where his condition is described as "comfortable and improving".
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Inquiries are continuing. We are not releasing any details about the arrested man."
A £25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the robbers.
(KMcA/JM)
Adam Mapleson, 24, was shot in the chest as he attempted to intervene when a security guard and her colleague were held at gunpoint by armed robbers as they loaded a cash machine at Rayleigh railway station on Friday morning.
Mr Mapleson is being treated in Southend Hospital where his condition is described as "comfortable and improving".
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Inquiries are continuing. We are not releasing any details about the arrested man."
A £25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the robbers.
(KMcA/JM)
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