Arrest made after man carrying potential firearm enters St Annes Town Hall

A man has been arrested after he reportedly "carried something which resembled a firearm" into St Annes Town Hall.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 18th Feb 2022, 14:14 BST
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Police were called to the scene in St Annes Road West at around 11.15am on Thursday (February 17).

Officers said the man - who was "carrying something which resembled a firearm" - made no threats before he left the building.

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There was an increased police presence in the area following the incident while police searched for the man.

A man "carrying something which resembled a fireman" entered St Annes Town Hall. (Credit: Google)A man "carrying something which resembled a fireman" entered St Annes Town Hall. (Credit: Google)
A man "carrying something which resembled a fireman" entered St Annes Town Hall. (Credit: Google)

On Friday (February 18), officers confirmed a 46-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

"He remains in custody," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

Anyone with information was can contact police by calling 101, quoting log number 0455 of February 17.

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