Three vehicles seized after police chase near busy bypass ends in residential street

Annette Belcher

13 November 2024 at 6:48 am·1-min read

The chase ended in Meadow Street in Great Harwood — -Credit: (Image: LancsLive)

A police chase near a busy bypass saw Lancashire Police officers seize three vehicles. Police are now appealing for witnesses after a vehicle failed to stop on Monday, November 11.

Just before 9pm, officers attempted to stop a light goods vehicle (LGV) heading towards the Padiham Bypass. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop when requested, and a pursuit ensued, ending in Meadow Street, Great Harwood.

Lancashire Police said: "Following the pursuit, officers seized three vehicles. We know that the local community are concerned by this type of behaviour.

"We want to reassure you that we have officers looking into this matter. Robust enquiries are ongoing to identify all those involved. As part of those enquiries we are asking people to check their CCTV, dashcam, ring doorbell, and mobile phone footage to see if they have captured something which would assist us with enquiries."

To report information, email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 1400 of November 11, 2024. Upload footage directly here https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/lancashire/appeal/appeal-following-pursuit-in-east-lancashire

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