Chorley and Leyland police chase sees driver of stolen Peugeot caught with stinger outside Tesco Express

A young man was arrested after a high speed police chase through Chorley and Leyland this afternoon (Thursday, January 11).

Unmarked police cars led the chase as a fleet of police pursued a stolen Peugeot 308 for miles before forcing the driver to a stop using a stinger outside Tesco Express in Turpin Green Lane in Leyland.

Some drivers were hit by the reckless driver of the stolen car while others reported hair-raising near-misses as police frantically pursued the out-of-control Peugeot at high-speed.

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The frenzied chase ended with the driver encircled by the undercover Tac Ops squad as a young man was dragged out of the burnt orange Peugeot and placed in handcuffs.

A white Transit van was damaged at the scene of the capture, but no one appeared injured in the commotion which left a bumper and bits of debris scattered across the road.

You can watch our footage from the scene in our video player.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and burglary. He was led into the back of a police van while officers diverted traffic down Bent Lane, leading to delays around the town during rush hour.

Two other boys, aged 16 and 17, and a 19-old man were later arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken into custody.

Police statement

A police spokesperson said: "We received a report of some fuel being stolen from a petrol station in Clayton Le Woods, Chorley at around 2pm.

"The car thought to be involved was also reported as stolen, in a separate incident. Our officers identified the car, a Peugeot 308, and signalled for it to stop.

"The car made off, leading our officers on a pursuit through Chorley and into Leyland, where it was brought to a stop on Turpin Green Lane.

"Throughout the pursuit, the Peugeot 308 collided with a number of vehicles, including police vehicles. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

"Leyland Way was closed for a short amount of time but has since re-opened.

"A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and dangerous driving.

"A 19-year-old man, and two teenage boys, age 17 and 16 have all been arrested on suspicion of burglary. They remain in custody.

"Anyone with information can contact us on 101 quoting log 701 of January 11."