Police are appealing for information and footage following an affray in Chorley.
Officers were called to Eaves Lane, close to Moss Close, at 5.03pm on Tuesday (4th March) to reports a group of men were seen chasing a second group. Some of them men were reported to have been carrying weapons.
Officers quickly attended the scene, however the men had dispersed from the area. There are no reports of any injuries at this time.
No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing.
DI Ian Derbyshire, of Chorley CID, said: “We know that anybody who saw this incident would have understandably been concerned and I would like to reassure residents that we are taking this matter extremely seriously.
“We have a dedicated team of officers investigating this incident who have been out in Chorley last night and today carrying out enquiries. As part of those enquiries we are asking anyone who saw or captured anything suspicious in the area on their mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage between 4.50pm and 5.10pm to make contact with my team as soon as possible.
“We want to reassure you that this is being treated as an isolated incident. However, we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact us on 101 quoting log 1057 of 4th March.
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