Man wanted in connection with assault in Preston arrested after public appeal launched by Lancashire Police

A man who was wanted in connection with an assault in Preston was arrested following a police appeal.

Kyle Cox was wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Preston on October 30.

Police launched a public appeal to find the 21-year-old on Wednesday (November 8) and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Later that day, police confirmed he was detained following a foot chase after he was spotted by officers in the city centre.

A man wanted in connection with an assault in Preston was arrested following a police appealplaceholder image
A man wanted in connection with an assault in Preston was arrested following a police appeal

He was arrested on suspicion of two counts of common assault and remained in custody for questioning that evening.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We would like to thank everyone who helped and shared the appeal.”

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