BREAKING: Gunman opens fire on Lancaster streets as armed police swoop
Two gunshots were heard being discharged close to a property in Patterdale Road at around 10.30pm on Wednesday . At around the same time, a gunshot was reportedly fired in Ennerdale Close.
Detectives have launched an investigation with enquiries ongoing. At this time no one has been arrested and police believe the incident to be a 'targeted attack' with 'no risk to the wider community'. "I would like to reassure them, that incidents of this nature are extremely rare. We believe this is a targeted attack, with no risk to the wider public.
"We are appealing for information and urging any witnesses to come forward. Those responsible need to be identified and should not be protected.
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