Two arrested, one on suspicion of an offensive weapon, after an armed police response in Blackpool
Two people were arrested at the scene.
Two people have been arrested, one on suspicion of common assault, theft and possession of an offensive weapon, following an armed police response in Blackpool last night.
Armed Police and a dog unit responded to a call on Lytham Road, Blackpool, at around 8.15pm last night. Officers stopped a car and arrested two suspects, a 44-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “At around 8.15pm yesterday, our officers stopped a car on Lytham Road, Blackpool.
“A 44-year-old man who was wanted for assault, was detained. He was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm, common assault, theft, and possession of an offensive weapon – a lock knife.
“A 26-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both are currently in custody.”