Shooting police arrest third man

Colin Pester was shot in the stomach when he opened his door

A third man has been arrested by police investigating the attempted murder of a businessman who was shot on the doorstep of his Plymouth home.

Colin Pester, 61, was shot by attackers who confronted him at his home in Lancaster Gardens on Wednesday.

He remains in a critical but not life-threatening condition in hospital with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

The three men, aged 25, 42 and 43, and all from Plymouth, are being held at Charles Cross police station.

The third man was arrested at lunchtime on Friday. The two others were arrested on Thursday.

Jewellery stolen

Det Ch Insp Steve Carey said: "We hope the people of Plymouth appreciate how seriously we are dealing with this matter and these early arrests are an indication of this.

"I would urge the public with information to still come forward even though arrests have been made."

Emergency services, including armed response officers, were called to Mr Pester's home at 1825 BST on Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said demands were made for money and jewellery after a shotgun was discharged.

The "high-value" jewellery stolen included two gold Rolex watches and a number of ladies rings.

Mr Pester runs a car dealership in the Mutley area of Plymouth and neighbours said the home he shares with his wife, son and daughter, had been broken into on a number of occasions.

It is believed he was pistol whipped before being shot and police think the attackers escaped in a silver Renault Clio.