Man charged with firearms incident in Leyland

A man has been charged after a shotgun was discharged in Leyland last Friday night.

Police were called to Dunkirk Lane where four people suffered minor injuries. 

Armed officers made an arrest on Monday.

31-year-old Christopher Handley from Penwortham faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, assault, and possession of cocaine. 

The incident is linked to an earlier pub assault. 

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