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Police called after ‘gunshots’ heard in Deepdale

Posted on - 30th August, 2020 - 7:03pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Deepdale, Lancashire Police, Moor Park, Preston News
Police cordoned off Elgin Street after members of the public reported hearing gunshots

Police were called to reports of the sound of gunshot in Deepdale this afternoon (Sunday August 30).

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Officers cordoned off Elgin Street after members of the public reported hearing a loud bang.

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Armed response dashed to the area but no gun was seen and no-one appeared to be injured.

No property appeared to be damaged.



Investigations are ongoing in the Elgin St and Elcho Street areas.

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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppres on 0800 555 111.

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