Preston teenager, 16, wanted for breaching court bail conditions arrested

A teenager from Preston who was wanted by Lancashire Police for breaching his court bail conditions has been found.

The 16-year-old was also missing, having left an address in Oswaldtwistle where he had been bailed to.

Police on Thursday (January 19) launched a public appeal to find him and urged anyone with information to come forward.

A few hours later, officers confirmed the teenager was arrested in the Savick area of Preston.

He remained in custody for questioning on Thursday afternoon.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Thank you to everyone who helped with and shared our appeal.”

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