Officers say there is 'no threat to the public' and urged people 'not to speculate so to avoid causing alarm'
Lancashire Constabulary have released a statement after a picture was posted on social media of a man carrying a 'firearm'.
The picture was taken in the Back Lane area of Longton, South Ribble. Officers say they believe the photo was snapped on Sunday and put on social media today. Police said the matter has been 'thoroughly investigated' and it is 'believed it was an air rifle carried in relation to the man’s work'. There stressed there is 'no threat to the public' and urged people 'not to speculate so to avoid causing alarm'.A statement on the South Ribble Police Facebook page said: "We are aware of a picture on social media of a man carrying what was purported to be a firearm in the Back Lane area of Longton.
"There is no threat to the public. We also believe the photo was taken yesterday and put on social media today. "We do ask people not to speculate so to avoid causing alarm. Anyone with any concerns is asked to contact 101."
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