A MAN has been arrested after a weapon is thought to have been fired in the street.

Police were called to Lightoller Close, Chorley, at 3.25am today following reports a weapon had been discharged.

Nobody was injured and following a number of enquiries a 34-year-old man from Chorley has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent. He remains in custody tonight,

No weapon has been recovered.

Detectives are appealing for information and are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a blue BMW car being driven away from the scene following the incident.

The car, registration plate RX19 WXA, was found parked close to the Minstrel Pub in Lowerburgh Way, Chorley, around 5am.

Det Insp Jason Richardson said: “We are appealing for information following a suspected firearms discharge in Chorley today.

“A blue BMW M2 was seen driving away from Lightoller Close and later recovered close to the Minstrel Pub.

"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw this vehicle between 3.25am and 5am. If you recall seeing the car, or anyone acting suspiciously in the area close to the Minstrel Pub, please come forward.

“Incidents of this nature are extremely rare, the police take them very seriously and we have a dedicated team of detectives working on the investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101. You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.