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Last Updated: Friday, 18 July, 2003, 07:57 GMT 08:57 UK
Man questioned over shooting
Police are continuing to question a man arrested in connection with 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 his condition was described as "comfortable".

Detectives arrested a man in his 30s and were continuing to question him on Friday.

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




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17 Jul 03  |  Lancashire


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