A MAN urinated in the back of a police van after he was arrested.

Police were called to reports of a number of vehicles being damaged by a group of youths on Berry Lane, Longridge, shortly after 8.30pm last night.

A young man was arrested in connection with the incident when officers arrived, police said.

A police spokesman said: "Unfortunately for officers, the man felt it appropriate to empty his bladder in the rear of the police van.

"The ‘male’ is in custody awaiting interview once he sobers up.

"Due to his stupid actions, the local van is now off the road until it has been professionally cleaned."