Watch as Lancashire Police 'sting' stolen van in Clayton-le-Moors only to find 9 teenagers in the back
The nine teenagers, who were found in the back of the stolen van, will be interviewed under caution in due course, according to police.
Video footage shows the moment Lancashire Police "stung" a "stolen" van - and found nine teenagers in the back.
Police said they spotted a stolen white Ford Transit in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, at around 3am on Saturday (September 12).
The van failed to stop and was pursued by officers, who eventually stopped the Transit in Blackburn Road, Rishton, after officers used a stinger.
While searching the vehicle police discovered nine teenagers in the back, however, there was no one in the driver's seat.
In police dashcam footage, officers can be seen pulling the boys out of the van and bringing them to the ground.
All nine teenagers were taken home to their parents by officers and will be interviewed under caution in due course, Hyndburn Police said.