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Man arrested after motorist attacked with hammer on M61
Posted on - 20th March, 2024 - 3:54pm | Author - Charlotte Everett | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News, Roads, Transport
A man has been arrested after attacked a motorist with a hammer on M61 during Wednesday (20 March) morning.
Police received calls that a motorist was being attacked before attending the scene.
The victim was found safe and well and stated that he had been attacked with a hammer following a car crash.
Read more: Ribbleton Avenue re-opens after six hour closure
The offender was arrested on the M61 – and there were delays on the M6 slip road joining the M61 before Junction 30.
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