Man, 28, arrested after gunshots fired from car in Preston

A man has been arrested after gunshots were fired in a Preston street.

The incident happened at 3.30pm on August 30. Two shots were fired from inside a car on Elcho Street, and men wearing balaclavas were spotted fleeing the scene in a silver Land Rover.

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Police are still looking for the other people involved

A 28-year-old man from Preston has been detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent. He remains in police custody.

READ: Gunshots fired as men wearing balaclavas flee Preston StreetThe investigation into the crime is ongoing. If you have any information about the incident or the people involved, call 101 quoting log 0968 of August 30. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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