Three more arrests by police investigating murder of dad-of-three in Skelmersdale

Lenny Scott was shot whilst leaving a gym on Peel Road in February

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 5th Jun 2024

Detectives investigating the murder of Lenny Scott have arrested three more people.

A 34-year-old man and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They are all from Liverpool and are currently in custody.

A murder investigation was launched in February after 33-year-old father-of-three Lenny was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Lenny, from Prescot, sadly died later in hospital.

Police say their thoughts remain with his loved ones, who continue to be supported by trained officers.

They also add that Lenny's family aware of the latest developments.

The two men arrested today have previously been arrested in connection with the investigation. The woman has not been arrested before today.

Five other people have been arrested as part of enquiries and are currently on bail.

Anyone with information can call police 101 quoting log 1155 of 9th February.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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