Four Injured After Shotgun Fired at Leyland Pub

A shotgun was discharged at the Dunkirk Hall pub in Leyland, Lancashire, on the night of July 18, 2025, injuring four people—two men in their 20s and 40s and two women in their 20s and 50s. All victims sustained minor injuries, and police have classified the shooting as an isolated incident. Armed officers responded promptly, and the pub temporarily closed to allow forensic investigations, with reassurance patrols increased in the area as a precaution. The Dunkirk Hall, originally a manor house converted into a pub in 1983, has since reopened, while the adjacent Smokies remains closed temporarily. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to contact the police to assist with ongoing investigations. Both the pub management and police have emphasized that no one was seriously harmed and that staff and customers are safe.