Gun terror at chemist

A MAN escaped injury after a gun-wielding robber opened fire in Delph, it has been revealed.

The gunman produced an air rifle at staff at the village’s Co-operative Pharmacy on Monday afternoon after he was refused prescription drugs.

Leaving the shop on King Street, the robber fired two pellets at a man who chased him before fleeing to a house on near-by Grains Road at around 3.35pm.

Specially-trained firearms officers were alerted to the address and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He remains in police custody.

A number of firearms and a machete were discovered after officers searched the address and surrounded the area.

As reported in the Chronicle yesterday, six homes were evacuated after a number of residents complained of a strong smell of chemicals in the area.

Extra patrols are in place to provide reassurance to the community.