Man in car stopped by police as it left motorway at Lancaster gave false details

A car stopped by police as it left the motorway at Lancaster was believed to have a wanted man on board.

Lancs Road Police said on Twitter: “This Vauxhall Astra was stopped as it exited the M6 n/b at j34 as it was believed to have a wanted male on board.

"Vehicle stopped and although he provided false details the fingerprint device revealed his true identity.”

The man was subsequently arrested.

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