Man, 56, fourth to be held over shooting
AFOURTH arrest has been made after an armed robbery left a man with life changing injuries and a woman traumatised.
A man from Ormskirk was the latest to be arrested on Wednesday, September 11, in connection with the shocking raid on July 28.
Shotguns, jewellery, watches and cash were stolen from a farm in Back Lane, Aughton, and the 65-year-old occupier was shot in the ankle and knee.
He is now said to be recovering but suffered what are described as life changing injuries.
Addresses in Lancashire and Merseyside have since been searched by detectives and police are continuing to appeal for information. So far, four people have been arrested, with a 56-yearold from Ormskirk the latest to be detained.
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
The three others previously detained in connection with the case were a 30-year-old man from Liverpool, who was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and has been released under investigation pending further inquiries; a 37-year-old woman from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, possession of firearms offences and fraud and has been released under investigation pending further inquiries; and a 38-year-old man from Kirby was arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of a firearm while committing an offence and fraud by false representation and who has also been bailed pending further inquiries.
Lancashire police Det Insp Jason Richardson said: “This was an extremely serious incident where a 65-year-old man has suffered life changing injuries and our thoughts remain with him at this difficult time.
A woman who was also present when the robbery took place has understandably been left traumatised by her ordeal.
“While we have made four arrests, our inquiries are ongoing.
“We know some time has now passed since the incident but that won’t stop us from moving forward with our investigation and we have a dedicated team of detectives committed to the inquiry.
“I would urge people to cast their minds back to that date and think if they heard or saw anything suspicious.
“If you haven’t already contacted us and have any information, no matter how small or insignificant, we would like to hear from you.
Anyone with information about the incident or the location of the people involved is asked to call Lancashire police immediately on 101 quoting incident reference 1553 of July 28.
Alternatively, the independent Crimestoppers charity can be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online.