Man found carrying large knife during stop and search in Chorley town centre

A man was arrested for carrying a large knife after he was stopped by police in Chorley town centre.

Officers from the Chorley Task Force carried out a stop and search of a male in Chorley town centre on Tuesday afternoon (January 22).

During the search a large knife was recovered.

The male was arrested as a result.

Lancashire Police has been approached for comment.

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