Man arrested on train tracks near Lancaster after police chase

Police arrested a man on train tracks near Lancaster on suspicion of burglary and car theft.
By Michelle Blade
Published 18th Mar 2024, 12:44 GMT
Updated 18th Mar 2024, 12:48 GMT
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Police said they were called at 10.14pm on Friday, March 15 to Burnfell Road, Lancaster, to a report of burglary.

A VW Polo car was stolen.

British Transport Police said a Lancashire Police patrol spotted the stolen vehicle which was pursued and then abandoned in Bolton-le-Sands.

The Lancashire Constabulary helicopter helped locate the man who had fled onto the train tracks nearby. Photo Ian Robinson.The Lancashire Constabulary helicopter helped locate the man who had fled onto the train tracks nearby. Photo Ian Robinson.
The Lancashire Constabulary helicopter helped locate the man who had fled onto the train tracks nearby. Photo Ian Robinson.
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The car was recovered a short time later at Crag Bank Road, Bolton-le-Sands.

The driver fled onto the nearby train tracks and was located by the police helicopter and Lancashire Police Dog Unit and arrested.

Gareth Richards, 26, of Marlborough Road, Morecambe, has been charged with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

He was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court today, (Monday).