COPS: BLAKE HAD GUNPOWDER ON HIS HANDS

The ENQUIRER has learned of an explosive new development in the Robert Blake case — police discovered traces of gunfire residue on the star’s hands the night of his wife’s murder.

That blockbuster revelation was made to The ENQUIRER by a police insider — who discloses even more astonishing details in our issue that goes on sale Friday.

Blake explained the tiny traces of residue to cops by saying he had been practicing shooting since getting a concealed weapons permit due to threats against his wife.

Local police called on the FBI to help determine when the residue got onto his hands.

This don’t-miss ENQUIRER issue also features an eye-opening interview with a secret witness who rips apart Blake’s alibi and discloses never-before-revealed information.