TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a gun was fired in a street.

Police have revealed a shot was discharged as part of an ‘ongoing dispute’ between two groups.

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In total seven men were arrested in connection with the incident which happened in Stanhill Street, Oswaldtwistle.

As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph, a gun was believed to have been fired from a car and hit a house while the owners were inside. A parked vehicle was also damaged.

Detectives said the shot came from a dark Range Rover and was aimed at people in another moving vehicle but missed its intended target.

Officers believe the two groups of people involved in the incident, which happened just before 9pm on Wednesday, were not from the town.

Two men, aged 23 and 19, from Blackburn have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and criminal damage.

A further 22-year-old man from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent, while a 20-year-old man from Catterick has also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder The men have been bailed pending further enquiries under Monday, March 20.

Two other men, aged 25 and 27, from Blackburn were arrested on suspicion of public order and bailed until Monday, March 27.

A 26-year-old man from Darwen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released with no charge.

Det Insp Mark Haworth-Oates said: “We believe this single firearm discharge was directed towards another moving vehicle and that the incident is linked to a dispute between two groups who are not from the Oswaldtwistle area.

“Although the actions of those responsible were not directed towards the wider public, the discharge of a weapon in these circumstances shows a blatant disregard for the safety of others and is concerning.

“We appreciate this is of concern to residents and so we have our patrols are continuing in the area.

“A number of arrests have already been made in connection with the incident and our investigation continues.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward.

Please feel free to approach a local officer, pick up the phone or make contact via our website.”

Detectives are still trying to trace the weapon involved and are urging anyone with information to call 101.