Man caught carrying BB gun in his waistband in Blackburn town centre arrested

A man was arrested after being caught with a BB gun tucked in his waistband in Blackburn town centre.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 28th Feb 2022, 18:05 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2022, 18:21 BST
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Concerned members of the public called 999 after spotting a man carrying a gun in Blackburn town centre on Monday (February 28).

Officers found a BB gun was located "down the front of his trousers" after stopping and searching the man.

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The man was arrested and interviewed and is due to appear in court charged with a firearms offence.

A man was arrested after being caught with a BB gun in Blackburn town centre. (Credit: Lancashire Police)A man was arrested after being caught with a BB gun in Blackburn town centre. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
A man was arrested after being caught with a BB gun in Blackburn town centre. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Do you think it's acceptable to walk around Blackburn Town Centre carrying this in your waistband?

"Neither do we!

"Lancashire Police will not tolerate this behaviour and will endeavour to prosecute any offenders who think this is acceptable."

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