SEVEN men were arrested in Northwich town centre today, Wednesday after a gunfight in Winsford last night.
Cheshire Police confirmed the group was arrested on Albion Road, near Sainsbury’s, on suspicion of firearms offences shortly before midday.
Spokeswoman Shelley Williams said: “At around 10pm last night, Tuesday August 25, a 25-year-old local man was in the area of the shopping parade on the Mount Pleasant estate in Winsford when he was involved in an altercation with a number of other men which led to a firearm being discharged.
“The victim ran from the scene to a nearby house and the police were called. Fortunately the victim was not injured.”
As a result of the police investigation seven men were today arrested with the incident and are currently in custody awaiting interview.”
Det Insp Gareth Lee of Northwich CID, who is leading the investigation, said this afternoon: “Thankfully, nobody was harmed, although this incident could have potentially had very serious consequences.
“Gun crime is very low in this area and Cheshire as a whole and incidents of this nature remain very rare, and as such treated very seriously.
“We know that local residents are aware of this incident, and we urge anyone with any information, or anyone who witnessed this incident, to come forward.
“The men believed to be involved are now being questioned by detectives to establish the circumstances of last night’s incident.
“Police teams are in the area collecting evidence and offering advice to residents who have any concerns.”
