AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a gun was fired at a car.

The Lancashire Telegraph understands a single shot was fired at a white Ford Fiesta which was found abandoned in Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood, late last night.

A bullet hole can be seen on the driver's side door of the vehicle.

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Police were called to the incident at 11.50pm last night.

Detectives said they are trying to find the occupants of the vehicle but don't believe anybody was injured.

Nobody has been arrested.

Police patrols have been stepped up in the area and detectives have urged for any witnesses to come forward.

Det Insp Mark Haworth-Oates said: “This incident was reported by a member of the public who found the vehicle unoccupied.

"At this moment I do not know who the occupants of the vehicle were and am keen to establish this. While there is no evidence within the vehicle to suggest the occupants were injured I obviously want to confirm that they are safe and well and establish the circumstances of what happened.

“I appreciate there may be some concern from the community but can assure them that extensive enquiries are underway and patrols have been increased in the area.

“I would like to encourage anyone with information they believe may be connected to this incident to contact the police on 101 quoting log reference 1690 of June 26. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org."

Alan Ramsbottom Way has been taped off all morning and there is a police guard at the scene.

Crime scene investigators have been taking photographs of the scene.

Police have said access is possible for small vehicles from the St Hubert's Road end.