Villagers help to detain three suspects who abandoned stolen car before dramatic police chase in Burnley
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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.
After spotting it on Cuckstool Lane, Fence, officers used a stinger to deflate the tyres.
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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."