Five people have been arrested including two women and two men from the Midlands

A mum was killed in a shooting in what could be a case of mistaken identity, police have said.

Joanne Penney was found seriously injured just after 6pm on Sunday, March 9.

The 40-year-old had been shot in the chest and despite the best efforts of medics at the scene at Llys Illtyd in Wales, she was pronounced dead a short time later.

A 42-year-old man from the local area was arrested later that night and he remains in police custody.

And on Monday, March 10, officers arrested four other people from the Midlands in connection to the incident.

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They include a 21-year-old woman from Oadby in Leicestershire, a 27-year-old man from Oadby, a 68-year-old man from Braunstone Town in Leicestershire and a 39-year-old woman from Leicester.

They are currently in custody and will be questioned, a spokesperson for South Wales Police has said.

They added: “From our investigations carried out so far, we know that two vehicles – a distinctive beige Nissan Note (BK61 ZDC) and a black Volvo XC40 (FD24 PZF) travelled from the Leicester area sometime after 10.30am on Sunday, March 9, into South Wales before leaving shortly after the incident took place.”

Detective Chief Superintendent, Ceri Hughes, said: “While these arrests are a significant development, the investigation into Joanne’s death is continuing and we have a team of experienced detectives and specialist staff working hard to establish the circumstances of this terrible incident.”

Det Ch Supt Hughes continued: “We need information about the movement of these vehicles and their occupants, including any dashcam footage, particularly from commercial vehicles, for any journeys on Sunday.

“Both vehicles were seized following last night’s arrests and will be subject to forensic examination.

“While we have teams of officers carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries, I also appeal for any dashcam footage or CCTV around Llys Illtyd and the nearby retail park between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Sunday, March 9, which may have captured these vehicles and any witnesses.

“The investigation has continued at pace, and we are working hard to establish a motive for Joanne’s killing. We are exploring several lines of enquiry, including the possibility that she was the victim of mistaken identity.

“I would urge anyone who has information, either about Joanne’s death or what happened at the property in Llys Illtyd on Sunday evening, to do the right thing and come forward – the smallest piece of information could be of vital importance.”

Information can also be given 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.