Delivery driver threatened by two men holding a gun and iron bar in Appley Bridge
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Lancashire Police were called at 6.44pm on Sunday (December 15) to reports of a man being threatened by two men holding a gun and an iron bar on Finch Lane.
As the victim left his vehicle, a blue Ford Fiesta, he was approached by another man in a black Saab Estate who took a small amount of money from his hand.
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Hide AdThe Saab then drove off, with the two offenders leaving in the victim’s car.
The victim was not hurt.
The Fiesta was later found by police in a car park in Shevington.
Nobody has been arrested at this stage. Enquires are ongoing.
DC Danny Gardner of Ormskirk Police said: “We would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious to get in touch.
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Hide Ad“We are particularly keen to know if anyone has seen the two vehicles described between 18:44 and 19:10 hours on Sunday. If you have any information at all, no matter how small, please pick up the phone.”
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.