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Stolen car recovered after stinger ends police chase
Posted on - 20th July, 2017 - 7:33am | Author - Luke Beardsworth | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston City Centre, Preston Locations, Preston News
Two men were arrested early this morning (July 20) after a pursuit in Preston.
The two men were driving a stolen Volkswagen Amarok and police gave chase.
Police spotted the vehicle at around 1.15am in Glovers Court.
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The officers used a stinger to end the chase before the occupants were both arrested for numerous offences.
The police vehicle was rammed during the chase, causing some minor damage.
ShareStolen VW Amarok pursued by PC 3411 and stung by #ST36 in Preston. Both occupants arrested for numerous offences. #T2IR #T2RPU #TacOps pic.twitter.com/i31ALLv8wx
— Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) July 20, 2017
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