Three people arrested after gunshots fired in Lancaster

Two men and a woman are currently being questioned

Author: Louisa KingPublished 27th Jan 2023

Detectives investigating a suspected firearms discharge in Lancaster have arrested three people.

Around 10.30pm on Wednesday (January 25) we were called to reports of gunshots being discharged close to properties in Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close.

Damage to a car, consistent with a firearm being fired, was found in Ennerdale Close.

Overnight armed officers executed warrants at four addresses, searching a number of properties.

Three people – two men and a woman – have been arrested in connection with the investigation.

For more information go to: www.lancashire.police.uk/news/2023/january/witness-appeal-after-firearms-discharge

We are continuing to appeal for CCTV, doorbell footage and dashcam footage from the area around the time of the offence. To help go to: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/lancashire/appeal/witness-appeal-after-firearms-discharge

A 26-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent.

A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

A 28-year-old woman from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All are currently in custody.

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