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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Shotgun fired at pub injuring four people
A shotgun was fired at a pub injuring four people before armed police descended on the area. Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and two women, aged in their 20s and 50s, were injured in the incident. Armed police were called to the Dunkirk Hall in Leyland at 10.19pm last night, July 18, with police describing it as an isolated incident. An investigation has since been launched to find the gunman. A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "At 10.19pm on Friday 18th July we were called to reports of a shotgun being discharged on Dunkirk Lane, Leyland. READ MORE: Latest passport rules for Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI READ MORE: Man dies after being sucked into MRI machine wearing large metal necklace "Armed officers attended to find a man in his 20s, a man in his 40s, a woman in her 50s, and a woman in her 20s, all with minor injuries. An investigation is underway, and enquiries are ongoing. "This is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution." Lancs Live reports that the pub posted on Facebook: "To all customers: Following an incident last night, both the pub and Smokies will be closed for a while today - certainly early afternoon whilst the police carry out further forensic investigations. "We hope to be open by late afternoon, but please watch this space for further information. Just to quell any rumours no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." The Dunkirk Hall was originally a manor house but was used as an office building for most of the twentieth century before being converted into a pub in 1983. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1775 of 18th July. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the Echo Daily newsletter here
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Four hurt in shooting near pub
Four people have been injured after a shotgun was fired near a pub. Armed officers were called to Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, shortly before 22:30 BST on Friday to reports of a shotgun being discharged. Two men, one aged in his 20s and another in his 40s, and two women, one in her 50s and another in her 20s, suffered minor injuries. The Dunkirk Hall pub said it was closed earlier while the police carried out forensic investigations. Police said an investigation is underway but no-one had been arrested. A Lancashire Police spokesman added the incident was being treated as an isolated one but patrols had been stepped up. The pub posted on Facebook no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine. In a statement on its social media page, the Dunkirk Hall said: "Just to quell any rumours, no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Related internet links Lancashire Police
BBC News
19-07-2025
- BBC News
Leyland: Four hurt in shooting near Dunkirk Hall pub
Four people have been injured after a shotgun was fired near a officers were called to Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, shortly before 22:30 BST on on Friday to reports of a shotgun being men, one aged in his 20s and another in his 40s, and two women, one in her 50s and another in her 20s, suffered minor Dunkirk Hall pub said it was closed earlier while the police carried out forensic investigations. Police said an investigation in underway but no-one had been arrested. A Lancashire Police spokesman added the incident was being treated as an isolated one but patrols had been stepped up. The pub posted on Facebook no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are a statement on its social media page, the Dunkirk Hall said: "Just to quell any rumours, no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Transit police say man tried to sell loaded shotgun along a SkyTrain route
Metro Vancouver Transit Police shared this photo of the shotgun and ammunition they seized. (MVTP) Transit police in Metro Vancouver say a man has been charged with firearms offences after allegedly trying to sell a loaded shotgun along a SkyTrain route. Transit and Surrey Police Service officers were on patrol between Gateway and Surrey Central SkyTrain stations in Surrey when they arrested the 37-year-old man of no fixed address on Tuesday, just after 5 p.m. Police say the man was trying to sell a loaded 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun. The man has been charged with four offences including unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded unauthorized or restricted firearm. Police say the man will remain in custody until his next court appearance. Sgt. Sergeant Dustin Szakacs says transit police work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the safety of transit users. This report by Chuck Chiang of The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
'Deadly' SHOTGUN and cartridges of ammunition found in woodland in Oldham
A huge shotgun and rounds of ammunition were found during a police search of a woodland in Oldham on Wednesday (July 9). Officers from Operation Vulcan discovered and seized the firearm following a search of the area, located on Oldham Edge, at the top of Henshaw Street. A sawn-off shotgun with eleven cartridges of ammunition was discovered. It was safely recovered and has been sent for expert forensic analysis as part of the investigation. READ MORE: 'Major incident' declared in Greater Manchester town amid 'illegal waste' fire READ MORE: 'You do not speak, we know how old you are, we will put this as your real age' Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The work in the Derker area follows on from previous Vulcan initiatives carried out by Greater Manchester Police, in Cheetham Hill and Piccadilly Gardens. Dozens of arrests have been made along with hundreds of stop-searches. Detective Inspector Lee Newburn, from GMP's Vulcan team, said: 'This successful find has meant a deadly weapon is off the streets of Oldham and is a further example of the work the Vulcan team is doing in keeping Derker and the wider community safe. 'We have already taken countless weapons off the streets and will continue to do this, while pursuing those who are responsible and bringing them to justice. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE 'Officers will continue to tirelessly work with local partners and to ensure we carry out operations which smash criminals and the illegal activity they take part in.' Anyone with information about firearms or other criminality in Derker and Oldham are being urged to contact the police immediately. Information can be shared by calling 101, or by using the Live Chat function online. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
