Man charged with variety of offences after police officer dragged along by moving car in Accrington

A man has been arrested and charged after a police officer was dragged along by a moving car.

Wahid Hussain (34) of Richmond Road, Accrington, was arrested over the weekend.

He has since been charged with escaping lawful custody, dangerous driving, assault and obstructing / resisting a constable in the execution of their duty.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on February 28th.

A police officer was dragged by a moving car in Blackburn Road, Accrington, at around 11-15pm on January 19th.

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