Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 11:35hrs
A second man was also stopped but wasn’t arrested
A man has been arrested following a stop and search in Walton-le-Dale after being found in possession of a machete.
Officers caught up with the suspect who tried to flee on an e-bike in the early hours of Frideay morning.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said:
We have arrested a man following on suspicion of weapons offences following a pro-active patrol in South Ribble.
At around 4am this morning, (Friday, 8th November 2024), whilst on patrol in the Walton-le-Dale area, officers spotted an e-bike being ridden by two men who were acting suspiciously.
Despite trying to get away, our officers located them on Higher Walton Road. A search was conducted, and a large machete was discovered and seized, along with the vehicle.
A 20-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and is currently in our custody waiting to be questioned. The second man was not arrested.
Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
It aims to target the individuals and gangs involved in crime, as well as associated issues such as violence and intimidation, large scale drug supply, exploitation, and fraud, all of which can cause serious harm to local communities.
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