A MAN has been arrested after reports that a man and a woman were threatened with a gun in Wigan.

Police were called to Enfield Street, Pemberton to reports of a disturbance at around 9.20pm on Friday (December 27).

Specialist officers attended and it was reported that a man had confronted a man and a woman with a gun.

No one was injured during the incident.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.  He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Neil Lawless, of GMP’s Wigan district, said: “I want to make it very clear that whilst we have made an arrest, our investigation does not stop here. We will not tolerate this kind of offending on our streets and will do everything in our power to see those who so recklessly flout the law brought to justice.

“Though the gun wasn’t fired, the severity of this incident should not be underestimated and I hope this arrest demonstrates to the people of Wigan and Greater Manchester just how fast we will act in order to identify those who endanger the lives of others.

“If you have any information that you think could assist our enquiries, then please come forward at the very earliest opportunity.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7216  quoting incident number 2779 of December 27. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.