14-year-old arrested after police chase stolen car in Preston

A 14-year-old has been arrested after police chased a stolen car in Preston yesterday (Monday, April 5).

Lancashire Police say the teenager is one of two suspects arrested after a stolen car was spotted in the city in the afternoon.

The force says the stolen car "made off" when signalled to stop, leading to a police chase along Blackpool Road and Waterloo Road.

But the driver was left with nowhere to go after turning into Oswald Road - a dead end off Wellington Road - where he and his passenger were blocked in by police.

The scene of the 14-year-old's arrest after a stolen car was blocked in by police after turning into a dead end in Oswald Road, Preston yesterday afternoon (Monday, April 5). Pic: Gemma Kilshawplaceholder image
The scene of the 14-year-old's arrest after a stolen car was blocked in by police after turning into a dead end in Oswald Road, Preston yesterday afternoon (Monday, April 5). Pic: Gemma Kilshaw

The pair were arrested and taken into custody.

Police say the stolen car has since been returned to its owner.

Lancashire Police has been approached for more details.

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