The gunman has not been located and neither has the gun (Picture: Daniel Webb/SWNS)

A gunman fired shots at an ex-Manchester city player’s home before fleeing the scene.

Armed police were called to Fitzroy Simpson’s detached home in Stratton, Wiltshire, at 8.15pm yesterday.

A police helicopter and dog unit were sent out but the suspect is still at large.

The home, garden and large green space behind were all cordoned off for the crime scene.

Search dogs were drafted in to comb the area and find the gun but it hasn’t been found.

Mr Simpson played in the Premier League for Manchester City from 1992 to 1995, and represented Jamaica internationally before retiring from football in 2008.

Fitzroy Simpson’s home was targeted (Picture: Daniel Webb/SWNS)

The sniffer dog was deployed by the force but it couldn’t find the weapon (Picture: Daniel Webb/SWNS)

Police officers patrolled the area and enquiries remain ongoing (Picture: Daniel Webb/SWNS)

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to an address in Stratton shortly after 8.15pm yesterday evening (13/12) following reports of what was believed to be a firearm being discharged in the area.

‘Firearms officers attended and extensive area searches and house to house enquiries were conducted.

‘Enquiries remain ongoing. No firearms were located.’

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The gunman and the gun have not yet been found.