Villagers help to detain three suspects who abandoned stolen car before dramatic police chase in Burnley

By Sue Plunkett
Published 19th Jul 2022, 09:32 BST
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A police dog, a stinger and the National Police Air Service were deployed to catch the driver of a stolen car in a dramatic incident on Saturday night.

Lancashire Tac Ops police were on the scene after a Nissan Micra was reported being driven in an anti social manner in Brierfield at 8-15pm.

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After spotting it on Cuckstool Lane, Fence, officers used a stinger to deflate the tyres.

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Police dog Viper helped to catch three suspects who fled from a stolen car after a dramatic police chase in Burnley on Saturday eveningPolice dog Viper helped to catch three suspects who fled from a stolen car after a dramatic police chase in Burnley on Saturday evening
Police dog Viper helped to catch three suspects who fled from a stolen car after a dramatic police chase in Burnley on Saturday evening

Three occupants fled from the vehicle on Wheatley Lane Road and officers from the National Police Air Service arrived.

After a chase police dog Viper caught one of the suspects on Laund Gate. A second was arrested in a children's playground and the third was caught after a chase through gardens.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We thank all the villagers who assisted in the search and containment. All three suspects were detained and are now being investigated.

"If you have any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage of this incident, please email [email protected] quoting log LC-20220716-1393."