Police arrest a man after three people injured by shotgun discharging
The incident occurred on Dunkirk Lane, Leyland.
Police have arrested a man after three people sustained injuries after being shot at by a shotgun
A spokesperson for the force said:
"At 10:19pm on Friday 18th July we were called to reports of a shotgun being discharged on Dunkirk Lane, Leyland.
"Armed officers attended to find a man in his 20s, a man in his 40s, a woman in her 50s, and a woman in her 20s, all with minor injuries.
"Following extensive enquiries, we have identified an earlier assault at the same location, the outside beer garden area of The Dunkirk Hall pub, and we have now made an arrest in connection with this assault.
"A 30 year old man from Chorley was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
"He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
"An investigation is underway, and enquiries are ongoing to understand if these two incidents are linked.
"As part of our enquiries, we would like to speak to two men in connection with the second incident, the firearms discharge. It was reported these men were wearing black face coverings at the time of the incident.
"These are being treated as isolated incidents, and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution."