Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man shot in leg

Lancashire Police detained two men, aged 20 and 36, on Tuesday following the shocking incident in Skelmersdale.
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Officers were called to the Ennerdale area of the town at around 9.30pm on Sunday after reports that a gunshot had been heard.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was found at a nearby address with a wound to his leg which was believed to have come from a shotgun.

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He was taken to hospital for treatment but thankfully his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

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The two arrested men, who are both from Skelmersdale, remained in custody on Tuesday evening.

Lancashire Police are continuing to investigate the incident and urged anyone with information to come forward.

DCI Zoe Russo, of Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “We appreciate this will have caused concern in the community but we would like to reassure people that our investigation is very much ongoing.

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“Although we have arrested two people today, we are continuing to ask anybody with information about the incident to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

"Perhaps you were in the area and saw all or part of what happened, or perhaps you have heard something and believe you know who may be responsible.

“Whatever information you have we would urge you to get in touch with us.”

Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 1589 of September 6, or contact independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.