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Police chase across M6 and M61 with driver attempting to evade by driving wrong way

Posted on - 6th January, 2024 - 4:21pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Roads
Police were led on a chase on the M6 and M61

The driver of a car led police on a chase across the motorway and even attempted to evade capture by driving the wrong direction down a carriageway.

The chase ended when the vehicle was stung and abandoned near the Tickled Trout hotel on Preston New Road with four people exiting the car and attempting to get away on foot.

Four people were detained by police on suspicion of theft, with the driver also being arrested for dangerous driving. Lancashire Constabulary also wanted to speak with the driver in connection with other offences.

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A spokesperson for police said: “This vehicle failed to stop and was pursued by Police on M6 and M61

“It drove at high speed using the hard shoulder to get away past vehicles. Deciding to increase the risk it went the wrong way on the M61 twice. Officers abandoned but seeing it later leaving Preston.

“Vehicle was stung and abandoned near the Tickled Trout. Four ran, four were detained on suspicion of theft with the driver being grabbed by a #HZ pooch. Driver also arrested for dangerous driving and was also wanted for other offences.”

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