Two men have been charged after an incident in Ribbleton this week that sparked response from armed police.

Police were called to report of a collision between a motorbike and a parked car on Willow Crescent just after 4pm on Monday (17 March). Shortly after, they received a report of an attempted robbery before the collision in which a man was threatened with a weapon and assaulted.

New information released by police today (19 February) states that it was reported that a man was chased on his motorbike in the attempted robbery in the New Hall Lane and Blackpool Road area, before the collision on Willow Crescent.

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Police were able to arrest two men, 19 and 18, on suspicion of wounding at around 4.35pm.

Leo Reynolds, 18, of Tay Mews, Leyland was later charged with: attempt robbery, section 18 wounding with intent, handling stolen goods, failing to stop, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a license.

Reynolds was also charged with offences in relation to a separate incident on 13 March 2025. He was charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a license, driving without insurance, and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Jake Slater, 19, of Galloway Close, Leyland was later charged with attempted robbery, section 18 wounding with intent and handling stolen goods.

Both men appeared at court this morning (19 March) and have been remanded to prison.

A man in his 20s suffered injuries and has received treatment at hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening, police said.

Police continue to appeal for footage and information relating to the incident. They said they are particularly interested in seeing any dashcam footage or speaking to anyone who witnessed the motorbikes driving in the area between 3:30pm and 4:40pm.

You can contact police on 101 quoiting log 0924 of 17th March,

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