A 13-year-old teen, of Lancaster has been arrested on suspicions of attempted murder, reports says.

Authorities say a man identified only to be his 20s was shot in the face at a walkway off Skipton Street, Morecambe Monday at about 18:00 local time. Officials with the Lancashire Police responded and transported the man to the hospital, in a serious condition.

It is not clear if the teen will be charged or if another suspect will be identified.

“This incident has left a man with some very serious injuries and I would appeal to anyone who has any information to come forward and speak to us,” said Det Ch Insp James Edmonds.

This is a developing story.

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