Man shot in Preston last night
Detectives are investigating
There'll be a larger police presence in Preston over the coming days after a man was shot in the area.
Police were called to reports of a gunshot at around 11.10pm last night (11th July) at an address on Bowlingfields in the town.
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries that aren't thought to be life threatening at this time.
A 38-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.
Enquiries are continuing and officers will remain at the address today.
Det Chief Insp Al Davies, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team, said:
“This incident has left a man with some significant injuries, albeit thankfully not life threatening, and it is only a matter of good fortune that they aren’t more serious or even fatal.
“We are in the relatively early stages of our enquiries and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information which could assist to come forward and contact us.
“People will see a number of extra police officers in the area over the next few days and should feel free to go and speak to them if they have any information or concerns.”
Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log 1862 of July 11th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.