Lancashire Police arrests after shotgun and ammunition discovered near Darwen Town Hall and market
Two men have been arrested after a shotgun and bullets were discovered inside a building in Darwen town centre.
Police and CSI were called to the scene in Croft Street, near the Town Hall and market, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, October 22).
Lancashire Police said two men were arrested after the weapon and ammunition was found inside the building.
The force said a man in his 30s, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, and a man in his 40s from Darwen, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences. They remain in custody and an investigation is ongoing.
A police spokesperson told the Post: “Two people have been arrested after a firearm was found at an address in Darwen.
“Police were called to Croft Street yesterday (Tuesday, October 22) where we recovered a shotgun and a quantity of ammunition.
“A man in his 30s from Keighley, West Yorkshire and a man in his 40s from Darwen have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and are currently in custody.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”