No, a 'drug deal gone wrong' did not result in a murder in St Annes

Rumours that a clash between 'rival drug gangs' had resulted in a murder in St Annes have been quashed.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 27th Jan 2021, 16:15 GMT
Updated 28th Jan 2021, 09:19 GMT
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Police and CSI were spotted on All Saints Road yesterday (January 26).

Rumours that a murder involving drugs gangs from Manchester and Liverpool quickly spread on social media. However, police have now said that no such murder took place.

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But officers have confirmed an ongoing investigation has been launched into a "serious assault".

Rumours that a murder involving drugs gangs from Manchester and Liverpool have been thrown out by police.Rumours that a murder involving drugs gangs from Manchester and Liverpool have been thrown out by police.
Rumours that a murder involving drugs gangs from Manchester and Liverpool have been thrown out by police.

A spokesman for the Fylde Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "We are aware that a story is circulating on a local social media site where reference has been made to police activity in the St Annes area.

"The story in circulation refers to a 'drug deal gone wrong' with speculation being made that this has resulted in a murder.

"We would like to reassure you all that this is not the case. We currently have an ongoing investigation into a serious assault with no outside area or organised crime links."

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