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Lancashire Police are appealing for information after reports of threatening behaviour in Chorley.
Officers were called to Eaves Lane, close to Moss Close just after 5pm on Tuesday 4 March.
There were reports of a group of men chasing a second group, with some people carrying weapons.
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When officers arrived the men had dispersed and there were no reports of injuries. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Ian Derbyshire said: “We know that anybody who saw this incident would have understandably been concerned and I would like to reassure residents that we are taking this matter extremely seriously.
“We have a dedicated team of officers investigating this incident who have been out in Chorley last night and today carrying out enquiries. As part of those enquiries, we are asking anyone who saw or captured anything suspicious in the area on their mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage between 4:50pm and 5:10pm to make contact with my team as soon as possible.
“We want to reassure you that this is being treated as an isolated incident. However, we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1057 of 4 March.
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