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Police searching for two wanted men in Plungington

Posted on - 25th December, 2018 - 12:28pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Plungington, Preston News, Roads, Transport
Armed police seen in Blackpool Road on Christmas Day Pic: Andy Spearitt
Armed police seen in Blackpool Road on Christmas Day Pic: Andy Spearitt

Police have put an area of Plungington on lockdown as they search for two wanted men.

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A section of Blackpool Road between the junction with Garstang Road and Plungington Road remains closed.

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The incident began around 11am on Christmas Day (Tuesday 25 December).

Armed police units have been seen at the scene.

Read more: Police have re-opened Blackpool Road

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A number of side roads off Blackpool Road are closed off as well by police.

The police cordon in Blackpool Road Pic: Plungington Labour
The police cordon in Blackpool Road Pic: Plungington Labour

No re-opening times for the roads have been given.

Police have not given details on the two wanted men they are searching for.

A statement from police said: “Part of Blackpool Road close to the junction with Plungington Road is currently closed while we search for two wanted men.

“We appreciate your co-operation and support and will re-open the road as soon as we can. Apologies for the disruption and Merry Christmas.”

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