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Stolen car gets stuck in M65 roadworks during police chase
Overview
A police pursuit in Lancashire ended when a stolen car became trapped in roadworks on the M65, leading to the suspects fleeing on foot and subsequent arrests by Lancashire Police.
Key points
- A black Land Rover Discovery and a blue Volvo using cloned plates were involved in the incident.
- The Volvo drove on the wrong side of the road, rammed a police car, and was eventually stopped by traffic.
- Two men, aged 23 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of offences including dangerous driving, failing to stop, and vehicle theft.
- Both vehicles involved have been recovered by Lancashire Police, who are appealing for witnesses.