Samurai knife found in car stopped by police in Preston city centre

Two people were arrested after a samurai style knife was found in a car in Preston city centre last night.

Police say the vehicle was stopped in Church Street and the weapon was discovered under a seat.

The samurai knife discovered in a car in Preston last night (Photo Preston Police).placeholder image
The samurai knife discovered in a car in Preston last night (Photo Preston Police).

A spokesman said: "A suspicious vehicle was spotted by officers. The vehicle was stopped on Church Street and a search revealed a samurai style knife under the passenger seat.

"Both occupants were arrested."

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