Man carrying potential firearm enters St Annes Town Hall prompting large police response

A man "carrying something which resembled a firearm" entered St Annes Town Hall, prompting a large police response.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 17th Feb 2022, 14:50 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2022, 15:08 BST
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)

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 and has now left the building.

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"Enquiries are ongoing to trace the man and there is an increased police presence in the area," a spokesman for Lancashire Police added.

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

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