Plea as van hit in drive-by shooting
POLICE have issued an appeal after a drive-by shooting in Banks. The incident took place in The Avenue at about 9.30pm on Saturday last weekend.
It has been reported that a car containing four men in balaclavas pulled up alongside a white Transit van.
One of the occupants of the car discharged a gun, which Lancashire police believe to be a pistol, at the van a number of times.
Fortunately, the driver and passenger of the van were not injured.
The car then drove off from the area, and officers are attempting to trace the vehicle and the four occupants.
Det Supt Neil Ashton, of Lancashire police, said: “We appreciate this incident will have caused concern in the local community, so I would like to reassure residents that, while incidents of this kind are rare, we are doing everything we can to find the people responsible and have increased patrols in the area.”
He added: “If you have any information that could assist with our investigation, please get in touch.”
Anyone who has any information can approach a local police officer, or call 101, quoting incident reference 1809 of July 7.
Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org