Two arrested and bailed after gun pointed at BMW in Skelmersdale rearrested on suspicion of robbery
Police have issued a further update after reports a gun was pointed at a car in Skelmersdale.
At 1.24pm on New Year’s Eve police were called to Birch Green Road, Skelmersdale, to a report that a firearm had been pointed towards a BMW car.
On the same day they were also called to two reports of damage to properties on Windrows and Willow Hey and believe these incidents are linked to the firearms incident on Birch Green Road.
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy who were arrested on January 1, on suspicion of possession of a firearm and bailed but have been further arrested today on suspicion of robbery.
They remain in custody.
Earlier this month police also arrested a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man, both from Skelmersdale on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent and a 17-year-old girl and a 39-year-old woman from Skelmersdale were arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders.
They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for the police said: “Thankfully, incidents of this nature are rare in Lancashire.
“We understand the seriousness of this, and rest assured we are doing all we can to identify and bring those responsible to justice. To do this we need your help.
“While these arrests have been made, we are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information or anyone with footage – CCTV, Ring doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage – from Birch Green Road, Windrows and Willow Hey, to come forward.”
Anyone with information, no matter how small, should call police on 101, quoting log 0588 of 31st DecemberYou can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers.org.