Axe found in back of car after police pursuit

Blog Preston

Axe found in back of car after police pursuit

Posted on - 5th May, 2017 - 9:34am | Author - Luke Beardsworth | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News

An axe was recovered from the vehicle. Credit: LancsRoadPolice

Lancashire Road Police seized a vehicle for forensics after an axe was found on the back seat.

Officers made the discovery after a car was stopped in Ribbleton due to the vehicle having false plates.

Advertisements

The incident occurred in Glen View Court at around 12.25am this morning (May 5) and three offenders fled the scene.

Police believe the vehicle, a Vauxhall Vectra, was stolen.

More: Someone has taken this disabled boy’s trike

Advertisements

No arrests have been made.

Anybody with information can contact police on 101.

The car pulled over by police. Credit: LancsRoadPolice

Advertisements

Preston in pictures

View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisements

Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.