Two men arrested after man waves axe on Preesall street

Officers received reports a man was waving an axe on Willows Close

Both men are in custody
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 24th Dec 2025

Two men have been arrested after reports a man was waving an axe on the streets of Preesall.

Armed officers, a police helicopter and a police dog were called to Willows Close at 5.43pm yesterday (23rd December).

A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, criminal damage and assault with intent to resist arrest.

An officer was assaulted whilst he was being arrested.

A 40-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of affray.

Anyone with information on the incident is being urged to contact Lancashire police by calling 101 and quoting log 1045 of 23rd December 2025.

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