News in brief: Lost kittens, anti-social riding arrests and police ban visitors to ‘problem property’

News in brief: Lost kittens, anti-social riding arrests and police ban visitors to ‘problem property’

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Lancashire Police

- PRESTON Two eight-week-old kittens were handed into Vets4Pets (Inside Pets At Home) at the Capitol Centre in Preston on Tuesday (March 31). They were found on Avenham Park without collars and are not microchipped. The vets ask anyone with information to get in touch on 01772 885038. Proof of ownership is required.

- CLAYTON BROOK - A 21-year-old man was arrested following a police chase in Clayton Book on Wednesday afternoon (April 1). It followed reports of anti-social riding in the Clayton Brook area, where a stolen motorbike was located by officers near to the village green. The suspect fled from officers but a 21-year-old was caught and arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled drug and possession of a bladed article.

- Coppull - Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order at ‘a problem address’ in Poplar Drive, which has reportedly been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour. Officers saw the order granted at Lancaster Magistrates Court this week (March 31) and the closure will remain in force for three months, prohibiting anyone from visiting the address.

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