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Arrests made after two men burst into house occupied by brother and sister

Posted on - 21st December, 2017 - 5:50pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Deepdale, Lancashire Police, Preston News
The first incident occurred in Linnet Street, Preston

Four men have been arrested this morning (December 21) following incidents in Lancaster and Preston last month.

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They have all been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson, conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. They all remain in custody.

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Officers were called at shortly after 9pm on November 20 to a report that a single shot from a shotgun had been fired through the window of a house on Lunecliffe Road, Lancaster.

Thankfully no-one was injured in what police believe was a targeted attack.

Police are linking the firearms discharge to an earlier incident in Preston on the same day.

More: Two men burst into house occupied by brother and sister

In that incident on Linnet Street at 8.20pm, two men burst into a house occupied at that time by a 16-year-old boy and his 18-year-old sister.

The glass in the front door was smashed and a brick was thrown through the front window.

It is also being linked to two car fires on Ashton Road in Lancaster on November 11 where a Range Rover Evoque and an Audi A5 were damaged.

Officers have warned those responsible that their conduct will not be tolerated.

Officers believe that a Toyota Yaris, possibly red, was used by the offenders in both November 20 incidents and they are keen to trace it or speak to anyone who may have seen it.

The car was bearing the registration plate R66 MHN which was cloned from another genuine vehicle. We believe the car may have been abandoned by the offenders in the Lancaster area.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard McCutcheon, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “Today’s arrests are just part of our on-going investigation into this incident and I would continue to ask anyone with information to contact us.

“I would reassure people that these incidents were not directed at the general public and they appear to be targeted attacks.”

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

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