Man arrested following reports of crossbow fired at house in Kirkby

Detectives investigating reports of a crossbow fired at a house in Kirkby yesterday, Sunday 1 June, have arrested a man.

A report was received shortly after 9am that the front door and a window of an address on Madryn Avenue had been struck with arrows from the weapon.

A 43 year-old man from Kirkby was arrested this morning on suspicion of s18 attempt wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal damage to a property. He is currently in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.

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Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.