Man arrested after shots fired in Preston
Police have stepped up patrols in the area
Last updated 27th Feb 2024
A man has been arrested after shots were fired in Preston this morning.
Lancashire Police were called to reports of a firearms discharge on London Road at around 9 o'clock this morning (Tuesday 27th February).
A number of road closures have been put in place on Cranborne Street, London Road and Adelaide Street.
Police say no-one is thought to have been injured as a result of the shooting and it is being treated as an isolated incident, with no wider threat to the public.
Officers are at the scene to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police say there will be an increased police presence in the area to reassure the public.
They're urging anyone with information to contact them on 101 quoting log 231 of February 27 2024.