The Liverpool Echo reports.He was taken to hospital for treatment and his wound is not thought to be life threatening.An investigation is now underway following the shooting, reported to Lancashire Police at 9.30pm on Sunday.The incident is latest episode of violence to hit the area of the town this summer.
A man in his 50s was left with serious injuries after being attacked in Ennerdale in July.Detective Inspector Jason Richardson, of Skelmersdale CID, said: “We understand that incidents like this are concerning for the community and we would like to reassure people that we have a team of officers working on finding who was responsible.“We will remain in the area speaking to people as part of our investigation and to offer reassurance to.
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