Man, 51, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs on Perth Street in Accrington
A 51-year-old male has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Accrington.
Police were proactively patrolling across Hyndburn yesterday evening when they located a suspicious vehicle on Perth Street in Accrington.


The man was then arrested at on Perth Street in Accrington last night at 9.13pm for driving under the influence of drugs and was reported for summons for several vehicle defects and driving without wearing his seatbelt.
He was released under investigation this morning.
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A spokesperson for Hyndburn Police said: “We hope this reassures you that we do listen, and we do act on information given to us.”
Anyone who thinks suspicious activity is taking place in their community can contact us by emailing [email protected], by calling 101 or by anonymously contacting Crimestoppers here.
