DETECTIVES investigating a city shooting are appealing for information about a car thought to have been used by the gunmen.

Two gunshots were fired towards a group of people standing outside Smithy's News, Food and Wine store in the Wells Road, St Ann's, at around 1.05pm on Monday, August 30.

Officers believe the shots came from a silver Ford Puma, which was then driven towards Woodborough Road.

No one was injured in the incident, although damage was caused to the shop.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw a silver Ford Puma in the St Ann's area on the day or who has any information about anyone associated with the car.

A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Call police on 0115 8446994 or 0300 300 9999. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.