Firearms experts are examining a 9mm Beretta pistol and ammunition found under floorboards of a house in Burnley.

Police received a called yesterday from the occupier of a house in Ennismore Street saying he had found a handgun and ammunition under the floorboards.

A firearms team went to the house and recovered the pistol.

DC Andy Bell said: "The items are now being examined and inquiries are on-going.''

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