Three arrested after Preston police chase ends in Blackpool Road smash near Tesco

A 20-year-old man and two boys, aged 16, were arrested following a police chase in Preston today.

Lancashire Police said a Ford Kuga was pursued for around 10 minutes after it failed to stop for officers in Ashton area at 11.22am.

The driver raced away from officers before crashing into another vehicle in Blackpool Road, where the Kuga was surrounded by officers. No one was injured in the crash.

You can watch footage from the chase taken from the police dashcam below...

One person reportedly fled the wreck, near Tesco Express, but was swiftly tackled to the ground and captured in Layton Road.

Three people were arrested and taken into custody.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, driving with excess drugs, possession of a knife/bladed article and going equipped.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a knife/bladed article, and going equipped.

Another 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling.

Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: “At 11.22am today a Ford Kuga failed to stop when requested by officers to do so.

“A pursuit commenced and the car was brought to a stop on Blackpool Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, after it collided with another vehicle.

“Thankfully, no one was injured in the collision.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, driving with excess drugs, possession of a knife/bladed article and going equipped.

“A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a knife/bladed article, and going equipped.

“A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling.

“All three are currently in custody.”