Detectives make four arrests after serious disorder incident in Burnley

Detectives investigating an incident of disorder in Burnley have tonight made four arrests.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 5th Feb 2021, 22:57 BST
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Police were called at shortly before 12.30am yesterday to reports of disorder on 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. The man, 30, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

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At just after 1.15am police were called to a report that a 38-year-old man was being treated at hospital for what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the leg. His condition is not life threatening.

Detectives have made four arrests in connection to a serious disorder incident in BurnleyDetectives have made four arrests in connection to a serious disorder incident in Burnley
Detectives have made four arrests in connection to a serious disorder incident in Burnley

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

All those incidents are being treated as linked.

Earlier this evening mounted police officers were drafted in to help with the investigation and, following a number of inquiries, officers have now arrested three men on suspicion of affray. They are aged 38, 30 and 28 and all from Burnley. A 16-year-old boy from Burnley has also been arrested on suspicion of arson.

All four individuals remain in custody at this time.

Det Supt Nick Connaughton, of East CID, said: “While we have now made four arrests our investigation is very much ongoing and we are still asking for the public to come forward if they have any information, CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage that could assist this inquiry.

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“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.

“Nonetheless patrols have been stepped up in the area and those will continue in the coming 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.