Three arrested on suspicion of robbery after police chase through Preston, Blackburn, and Clayton-le-Moors

Three people were arrested on suspicion of robbery following a police chase through Preston, Blackburn, and Clayton-le-Moors.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 7th Feb 2022, 15:22 BST
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A grey Renault Megane sped off from police after they attempted to stop it in Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors, at around 4.45pm on Friday (January 4).

The vehicle was pursued towards Blackburn and then into Preston before it fled back into the Blackburn area.

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The Renault Megane was later found abandoned in Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of robbery following a police chase through Preston, Blackburn, and Clayton-le-Moors.Three people were arrested on suspicion of robbery following a police chase through Preston, Blackburn, and Clayton-le-Moors.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of robbery following a police chase through Preston, Blackburn, and Clayton-le-Moors.
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Several people were arrested after officers searched the area.

"A 25-year-old man from Rishton was arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed to March 4," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

"A 28-year-old woman from Clayton-le-Moors and a 26-year-old woman from Accrington were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

"They were later released under investigation."

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