Man arrested after fleeing police with knife in Clayton-le-Moors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

A 28-year-old man was arrested after being found carrying a knife in Clayton-le-Moors.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Clayton-le-Moors on Wednesday, October 14, after Immediate Response officers spotted a suspicious individual on Atlas Street at around 7.55pm. The man fled on foot when officers approached, but was quickly caught.

Police searched the man and found he was carrying a knife. He was arrested and taken into police custody for questioning.

A police spokesperson said: 'Remember, knives cost lives.' The force is urging anyone with information about knife crime in the area to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested for carrying knife in Clayton-le-MoorsThe man was taken into police custody for questioningLancsLive · 15 Oct, 09:07
• Man arrested after fleeing officers found carrying a knife in Clayton-le-MoorsA man has been arrested after being found with a knife in Clayton-le-Moors.Lancashire Telegraph · 15 Oct, 08:10

In this story: Clayton-le-Moors · Atlas Street · Immediate Response · Crimestoppers

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