It started off with a bit of cardio - police issue update on busy weekend shift across Chorley & South Ribble

Joking that Sunday night started off with a “with a bit of cardio”, a spokesperson for the police said that while out covering immediate response duties, it was “anything but quiet”.

Incidents included a drugs bust, a dumped bike and a welfare check.

A spokesperson for Lancs Police said: “The night started off with a bit of cardio. A male made off from officers in Leyland, and I quickly arrived in the area to assist.

“I spotted a man who, upon seeing my police car, turned and bolted in the opposite direction – never a good sign.

“After a short foot chase through back gardens (and a thrown man bag over a fence), I detained him.

“The bag? Let’s just say it wasn’t full of sweets and sandwiches. It contained a quantity of cash and a large stash of what we believe to be cocaine – with a street value between £15,000 and £20,000.”

The male was then arrested on suspicion of Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs.

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Later in the shift, a motorcycle was located dumped in a woodland area. Checks showed it was stolen.

It will now be going for forensic examination, with enquiries ongoing.

The spokeperson added: “The job isn’t always blue lights and foot chases – sometimes it’s about peace of mind. I carried out a welfare check on an elderly lady after her friend, 30 miles away, couldn’t get hold of her. Thankfully, all was well – it was just a landline phone issue.

“The rest of the evening involved a range of incidents – from a public order incident and assault in a local pub, to some ongoing issues with youth anti-social behaviour.

“Just another night shift in Lancashire.”

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