Police issue update after gun pointed at BMW on Birch Green Road in Skelmersdale
Police have issued an update after reports a gun was pointed at a car in Skelmersdale.
They were called at 1.24pm on Thursday, December 31, to Birch Green Road after reports a firearm had been pointed towards the vehicle, a BMW 1 Series.
They were also called to two reports of damage to properties on Windrows and Willow Hey and we believe these incidents are linked to the firearms incident.
Following enquiries a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man from Skelmersdale were arrested and placed in custody on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
Issuing an update Lancashire Police confirmed both have since been bailed.
They added: “An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and efforts are being made to identify all of those involved.
“We are appealing for information or anyone with footage such as CCTV, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage to come forward.
“We are especially keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the BMW, a grey 1 Series registration YC55 WFD, in the area in the days before yesterday’s incidents.”
Det Insp Steve Monk, of South CID, said: “Any suggestion a firearm may have been used is very concerning and efforts are being made to trace all of those involved.
“I would appeal to anyone with any information or footage to come forward.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting log 0588 of December 31st.