Two arrested after dramatic police chase through Morecambe

Police posted this photo of the stolen vehicle on Mardale Avenue in Morecambe. Image: Lancs Police Specialist Ops

Two people have been arrested after police chased a stolen car through Morecambe.

Residents reported seeing a police helicopter over the West End, Branksome estate, Westgate and Mardale Avenue area of Morecambe on Wednesday - as well as a large number of police vehicles as officers pursued the car stolen from the Preston area.

"You may have noticed a large police presence in Morecambe this evening," said a post on the Lancs Police Specialist Ops Facebook page.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, Road Crime Unit, Police Dog Unit and National Police Air Service have been looking for a recently stolen vehicle from the Preston area.

"The vehicle was sighted in the Morecambe area where a pursuit ensued.

"The vehicle was successfully stung, and the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion. Two persons were arrested for several offences.

"Thank you to everyone in the local area who assisted officers."

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