Two men arrested after chase including swim in canal

Posted on - 18th July, 2017 - 5:00pm | Author - Luke Beardsworth | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News

Police issued an image of the stolen vehicle. Credit: Preston Police

Police arrested two men this afternoon (July 18) after they were caught in a stolen vehicle.

The incident happened before 3pm in the Savick area of Preston and the vehicle in question was a black Mini.

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Officers chased the two men on foot and through a canal before the arrests were made.

Stolen vehicle just recovered in Savick area of Preston. Two males arrested following foot chase and a swim in the canal. Team Four pic.twitter.com/GjGjlCCU0j

— Preston Police (@PrestonPolice) July 18, 2017

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