Burnley Police appeal after 21-year-old man arrested following disturbance in town centre
The 21-year-old man was arrested following a disturbance in Burnley town centre, and police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Burnley Police have issued an appeal for the public’s help after an incident involving a suspected firearm over the weekend.
Emergency services were made aware of a disturbance at around 21:50pm on Saturday ( September 19) reported to have happened after two cars collided with each other on Devonshire Road, Burnley.
Police confirmed that a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a firearm.
The man remains in custody and police have said that the disturbance is being treated as an isolated incident. They have also stressed that while there is no wider risk to the public officers will be out and about in the area carrying out enquiries and also offering reassurance to residents.
A spokesperson for Burnley Police said: “The investigation is in its early stages and we have a number of enquiries ongoing. We are appealing to anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area that may be able to assist us with information.”
If you can assist with the enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1426 of 19th September