Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 5th August 2024, at 11:15hrs
Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of a man approaching members of the public in Blackburn Town Centre.
An arrest has been made following the incident at the weekend.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“We want to let you know about a report we received from Blackburn town centre yesterday, and appeal for information.
At around 1pm yesterday (August 4) we received a report of a man approaching people in The Mall, and the King William Street area of Blackburn. He was reported to be wearing a red beanie hat at the time.
“We want to reassure you that a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Public Order Offences, and he remains in custody. We do not believe there to be any wider risk to the public.
We know that this may sound concerning to hear, but an investigation is ongoing and although that investigation is in the early stages an arrest has been made.
This is where we now ask you, the public, for your help.
If you have any information that could assist our enquiries, or any footage that may have captured the behaviour reported to us, please get in touch.
You can contact us on 101 quoting log 0563 of 4th August.
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