Driver arrested after baseball bat found in car following chase in Preston
A driver was arrested after police discovered a baseball bat in his car following a brief pursuit in Preston.
Officers saw the driver of a Kia Ceed using his mobile phone while on Fletcher Road at around 8.15pm yesterday.
He was arrested after a short chase ensued when he failed to stop for police.
A baseball bat was found by the driver's side door during a search of the vehicle.
The 26-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of using a mobile phone while driving, failing to stop, driving without a licence, driving without insurance and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
He remained in custody for questioning today.
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