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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July, 2003, 12:22 GMT 13:22 UK
Arrest over shooting
Police have arrested a man after a shooting in Lancashire.

Officers were called to Northgate in Blackburn town centre, close to Bar Life, at about 2330 BST on Wednesday.

John Hoburn, of Fosse Close, had suffered a single bullet wound.

He was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary where he is due to undergo surgery. His condition was described as "comfortable".

Detectives arrested a man in his 30s and were due to question him on Thursday.

Police at Blackburn are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting to contact them, or call Crimestoppers.




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