Lenny Scott shooting: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Lenny Scott in Skelmersdale have arrested a man.

Officers from Lancashire and colleagues from Merseyside Police carried out a warrant at an address in the Kensington area of Liverpool earlier today (Sunday) where the man was arrested. The 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.

Lenny was fatally injured when he was shot outside a gym in Peel Road, Skelmersdale, on Thursday night (February 8). His family has been informed of the latest development, Lancs Live reports.

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In an update issued this afternoon Lancashire Police said: "We launched a murder investigation after 33-year-old Lenny was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale on Thursday evening.

"Emergency services attended the scene where they found Lenny with serious gunshot wounds. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Lenny, from Prescot, sadly died later in hospital. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time.

"Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone with information to come forward.

"After the shooting, the suspect made off on a bike, thought to be either an e-bike or scrambler bike, wearing black clothing with an orange high-vis jacket. If you noticed anyone matching this description, or have seen any abandoned bikes in the area, please tell us as you could provide some vital information to our enquiries.

"You can call us on 101 quoting log 1155 of February 9, or in an emergency, contact 999."