Wanted man stopped by police with stinger

Police officers using a stinger have stopped a wanted man from entering Blackpool.
A driver is stopped near Blackpool. Photo: Lancs Roads PoliceA driver is stopped near Blackpool. Photo: Lancs Roads Police
A driver is stopped near Blackpool. Photo: Lancs Roads Police

Officers from the Lancashire Roads Police unit spotted the man, who is wanted by police for what are described as “serious offences”, driving near the resort.

The driver failed to stop for police, so officers used a stinger to bring his car to a halt. He was then arrested.