High-speed police chase sees stolen Range Rover pursued through Blackpool, St Annes and Lytham

The 7-mile chase got under way close to Squires Gate Industrial Park where officers signalled for the driver of a Range Rover to pull over at around 8.30pm.

But the driver sped off and led police on a dramatic chase along Common Edge Road and Queensway towards Lytham town centre.

The Range Rover, described as a dark green colour, was suspected to have been stolen and was seen hurtling through built-up areas as it tried to evade police – reaching speeds of up to 70mph in one 30mph zone.

The police helicopter was also mobilised to help pursue the car as it sped recklessly through the streets of St Annes and Lytham.

It was pursued along Church Road, past Lowther Gardens, through Market Square and down Clifton Street and Warton Street before it was brought to a ‘tactical stop’ in Preston Road near Lytham Quays.

Two men, aged 25 and 26, were arrested at the scene, but another, aged 24, tried to flee on foot. He was later arrested and taken into custody.