Male detained following Preston gun scare

Police have detained a male following a gun scare in Preston.

Lancashire Police tweeted: "Following a report in Preston of a male shooting at people with a BB gun officers used Stop and Search powers and recovered the weapon.

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The recovered weapon

"Male currently in the cells and will be asked to explain his behaviour."

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