Moment white van man was caught trying to switch seats with passenger after being pulled over by cops

Susan Newton

7 November 2024 at 2:25 pm

Van stopped in Preesall — -Credit: (Image: Lancs Road Police)

A van driver has been arrested after being pulled over by police in Preesall.

Lancashire Road Police stopped the motorist when they noticed the van was being been 'driven in an erratic manner'. Police said that once the vehicle was stopped, the driver was caught trying to switch places with his passenger.

The driver was also wanted for failing to appear in court. Police added that the driver "didn't have any documents" and the vehicle was seized.

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