Arrest made after reports that women and girls were being approached in Preston

A 33-year-old man has been arrested

Author: Harry BoothPublished 5th Jan 2023

A man is being questioned by Preston Police after reports of women and girls being approached or watched in the Cottam and Ingol area.

Incidents were reported between 31 January and 3 January, with the suspect driving a black car.

Officers saw a car matching that description on London Road - it was followed and stopped on Lightfoot Lane.

A 33-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified, dangerous driving, stealing a car, burglary and Section 4 public offences intending to harm, alarm or distress.

Anyone with information that can help Preston Police is asked to call 101, quoting log 0834 of 3 January 2022.

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