Detectives launch appeal after 'shocking' weapons attack in Burnley

Detectives are appealing for information after one man was shot and another attacked with weapons during a 'shocking' attack in Burnley.
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Police were called at shortly before 12-30am today to reports of disorder in Wilton Street in the town where a number of individuals were reportedly attacking a man with weapons.

Shortly afterwards the ambulance service were called to a nearby address to a report of a man with a laceration to the head.

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The man (30) was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

Detectives are appealing for informationDetectives are appealing for information
Detectives are appealing for information

At just after 1-15am, police were called to a report that a man was being treated at hospital for what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the leg.

The man (38) remains at hospital but his injury is not believed to be life threatening.

Police are also looking into a report of a burnt out silver BMW estate car on Melville Street which was reported at 4.30am.

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Officers believe all the incidents could be linked and they are appealing for information.

Det Supt Nick Connaughton, of East CID, said: “We understand that these incidents may cause some concern for people living in the area. I’d like to reassure you that while this is shocking and very serious, at this stage we believe the incidents are targeted and we do not believe there is any threat to the wider public.

“Our investigation is in the relatively early stages and is very much ongoing. We are following a number of active lines of enquiry to identify those responsible for this shocking violence. If you have any information that could help with our investigation and haven’t already spoken to us, please contact us immediately.

“It may be that people have mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist and if that is the case I would urge them to come forward. And if anyone saw anything suspicious in the Wilton Street, Haydock Street or Melville Street areas then I would also like to speak to them.

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“We have a number of extra patrols in the area and they will remain there for the next few days. I would ask that if anyone has concerns then they should feel free to approach and speak to an officer.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.