Woman threatened with knife and teenager arrested on Preston train
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Police boarded the train at Preston station on Friday (March 10) after a woman reported being threatened by a young man wielding a knife.
British Transport Police said two of its officers were injured while apprehending the 19-year-old suspect. He was arrested at the scene and a 4 inch steak knife was seized.
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Hide AdThe teenager was taken into custody but has since been released under investigation.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "On Friday we attended a train after a woman reported another passenger had threatened to stab her.
"A 19-year old male was arrested and a steak knife with a 4” blade recovered.
"Two officers received minor injuries (not knife-related). Male released under investigation."