The driver of a Renualt Kangoo attempted to evade Tactical Operations officers in Leyland on Sunday morning. Renault Kangoo attempted to evade @LancsTacOps and @NPASNorthWest in Leyland this morning. After a lengthy pursuit the driver fled on foot - through the football pitches behind Police HQ of all places! He soon gave up when he saw PD Frank chasing him down across the field. pic.twitter.com/7qVDz3zKN8 Lancs Police DogUnit (@LancsPolDogUnit) May 30, 2021 As a result, the police dog unit were drafted in for help and PD Frank chased the man before catching up with him. A police spokesman said: “Renault Kangoo attempted to evade @LancsTacOps and @NPASNorthWest in Leyland this morning. After a lengthy pursuit the driver fled on foot - through the football pitches behind Police HQ of all places! He soon gave up when he saw PD Frank chasing him down across the field.”
Man who hid in undergrowth after crashing stolen car while drunk tracked down by police dog A police dog tracked down two criminals after they crashed a stolen car while under the influence of alcohol. On Tuesday evening police were called to Barton near Preston after receiving reports that two men had crashed a car, abandoned it and ran off. Officers were soon on scene and PD Koa managed to track down one of the men who was hiding in some undergrowth, while officers from Preston police were able to detain and arrest the other. Both men were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and drink driving.