Car crashed into a van following a police chase in Leyland

A fleet of unmarked police cars purused an out-of-control driver through Leyland during rush hour. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

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A young man was arrested after a high speed police chase through Leyland this afternoon (Thursday, January 11). Four unmarked police cars pursued the out-of-control driver before forcing him to a stop using a stinger outside Tesco Express in Turpin Green Lane.

The pursued car was forced to a stop using a stinger outside Tesco Express in Turpin Green Lane, Leyland at around 4pm on Thurday (January 11).

The pursued car was encircled by the undercover Tac Ops squad as a young man was dragged out of a burnt orange Peugeot 3008 and put in handcuffs.

A white Transit van was damaged in the collision, but no one appeared injured in the incident which left a bumper and bits of debris scattered across the road.

You can watch our footage from the scene in our video player.

The young driver was arrested and led into the back of a police van

The driver was arrested and led into the back of a police van while officers diverted traffic down Bent Lane, leading to delays around the town during rush hour.

Lancashire Police were approached for comment.

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