'Very concerning': Two people arrested after 'gun pointed at car' in Lancashire town
Two people have been arrested as police continue their investigation into reports a gun was pointed at a car in a Lancashire town.
Police were called at 1.24pm yesterday (December 31) to Birch Green Road, Skelmersdale, 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 believe these incidents are linked to the firearms incident on Birch Green Road.
Following enquiries two people - a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man from Skelmersdale - were arrested overnight.
They are in custody on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and efforts are being made to identify all of those involved.
Police are appealing for information or anyone with footage such as CCTV, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage to come forward.
They areare 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.
A search authority under Section 60aa of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 put in place yesterday evening has now been rescinded.
Det Insp Steve Monk, of South CID, said: “We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of yesterday’s incidents which we are treating extremely seriously.
“Any suggestion a firearm may have been used is very concerning and efforts are being made to trace all of those involved.
“While we have now made two arrests our enquiries are continuing, and I would appeal to anyone with any information or footage to come forward.
“You can contact us directly or you can report anonymously through Crimestoppers.”