A TEENAGER has been arrested after a large machete was found following reports a man produced a knife outside a pub.

Officers and police dog Koa were sent to Liverpool Road in Hutton last night, Friday, and the dangerous weapon was discovered hidden nearby.

A 19-year-old man from Penwortham was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

Meanwhile, Jordan Bailey, a 20-year-old man who police wanted to speak to after a stabbing on Grafton Street in Preston at around 3.30pm on June 5, was arrested in Bamber Bridge last night.

He was taken into custody on suspicion of section 18 assault and possession of a knife/bladed article.

And a 19-year-old man from Bamber Bridge was arrested on suspicion of having an article with a blade or point in a public place after a machete was seen to be thrown under a car in Croft Street, Preston.

He has since been released under investigation.

Officers will continue to be on patrol in Preston over the coming days.

If you have any information about a crime in your area contact police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.