Knives and drugs seized as four teens arrested in Preston

An 18-inch knife was among the "lethal weapons" and drugs seized by police investigating a violent incident in Preston.
Police seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston PolicePolice seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston Police
Police seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston Police

Four teenagers, aged 15 to 18, were arrested by officers.

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Police had been searching for a group of male suspects wanted in connection with a "violent public order incident" on Manchester Road, in the Avenham area of the city, earlier this month.

Police seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston PolicePolice seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston Police
Police seized knives and drugs following four arrests in the Avenham area of Preston. Photo: Preston Police

Following the arrests yesterday, police seized "a quantity of class A drugs and numerous lethal weapons".

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In a statement, Preston Police added: "We continue to actively target those who carry knives and the public’s support is crucial in allowing us to achieve this."

A man and a woman, both 18, and two boys, 15 and 16, were arrested in the Avenham area "for various offences", police said.