Man arrested and knife recovered following burglary at Preston business

A wanted man was arrested and a four-inch knife was recovered following a burglary in Preston.
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Officers from Preston Task Force chased a man of foot following a burglary at a business in Ashton today (November 12).

The offender was arrested for burglary as well as for possessing a knife which police said he discarded while being chased.

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Pictures of the knife taken by police show the blade was around four-inches in size.

"Thanks to the public who assisted in his detention," a spokesman from Preston Police said.

Lancashire Police have been approached for more information about this incident.

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