Teenager arrested on firearms charges after Leyland street was placed on 'lockdown' with armed police on scene
Residents were told to stay indoors as armed police were called to the scene...
A nineteen-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a Leyland Street was placed on lockdown by armed police.
Lancashire Police officers attempted to carry out arrests in Welsby Road, Leyland and Plock Green, Chorley when the drama began.
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Police and ambulance crews were called to the Leyland address last night, at around midnight. Officers returned this morning at around 11.45am, with a number of units attending the scene including armed response.
Video shows helmeted officers with rifles outside an address, with uniformed officers visiting neighbouring properties and instructing residents to stay indoors.
Lancashire Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested at the Chorley address in Plock Green this afternoon.
A spokesman for the force said: “Today our officers, some of them armed, carried out arrest attempts at addresses in Welsby Road, Leyland, and Plock Green, Chorley.
“A 19-year-old man was arrested at 12.20pm at Plock Green, Chorley, on suspicion of firearms offences and is currently in custody.
“While this may cause concern in the community, there was no wider threat to the public. We thank residents in both areas for their patience and understanding.”