A MAN from Catterick has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shot was fired from a car on Wednesday.

The man, 20, was arrested following the incident in Oswaldtwistle, a village near Blackburn, Lancashire.

It happened just before 9pm on Wednesday, January 25, when the firearm was discharged from a dark Range Rover at the occupants of another vehicle.

The shot missed its intended target, causing damage to the front door of a house as well as a vehicle parked nearby, but no-one was injured.

Police said the discharge is believed to be connected to an on-going dispute between two groups of people and there is not thought to be a wider threat to the public.

Also arrested were a 22-year-old man from Blackburn on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent, and two men aged 23 and 19 from Blackburn were both arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and criminal damage.

They have each been bailed pending further enquiries until Monday,  March 20.

Two other men aged 25 and 27 from Blackburn were arrested on suspicion of public order and have been bailed pending further enquiries until Monday, March 27.

A 26-year-old man from Darwen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released no charge.

DI Mark Haworth-Oates of East CID said: “We believe this single firearm discharge was directed towards another moving vehicle and that the incident is linked to a dispute between two groups who are not from the Oswaldtwistle area.

“Although the actions of those responsible were not directed towards the wider public, the discharge of a weapon in these circumstances shows a blatant disregard for the safety of others and is concerning.

“We appreciate this is of concern to residents and so we have our patrols are continuing in the area.

“A number of arrests have already been made in connection with the incident and our investigation continues. I would urge anyone with information to come forward.”

  • Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log 1352 of January 25. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800-555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.