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Man arrested after women and girls harassed in Cottam and Ingol

Posted on - 4th January, 2023 - 7:40pm | Author - | Posted in - Cottam, Crime, Ingol, Lancashire Police, Preston News
Junction at Lightfoot Lane and Wychnor Pic: Google
The car was stopped in Lightfoot Lane Pic: Google

An arrest has been made after a number of women and girls were watched or approached by a man in Cottam and Ingol.

Incidents had been reported to police between Saturday 31 December 31 and Tuesday 3 January, with the suspect driving a black car.

Yesterday evening, officers spotted a car in London Road matching the description of the one reported to them.

The car was pursued and successfully stopped in Lightfoot Lane.

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A 33-year-old man is in custody after being arrested for driving while disqualified, dangerous driving, theft of a car, burglary and section 4 public offences intending to alarm, harass or distress.

Any witnesses to these incidents or anyone who has information should contact 101 – quoting log 0834 of January 3, 2023.

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