Preston teenager charged after crash in Ribchester

A teenager has been charged after allegedly running from the scene of a crash <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
A teenager has been charged after allegedly running from the scene of a crash (Image: Archive)
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A teenager has been charged after allegedly running from the scene of a crash in the Ribble Valley.

The 17-year-old, from Preston, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking, and handling stolen goods.

Police said they were called to the scene of a crash in Manor Avenue, Ribchester, at around 2.30am on July 2.

They said a male was seen to run away from the car but was found after officers conducted a search of the area.

Police said it was established the vehicle had been taken from a nearby address with the keys.

The teenager is due to appear in court in due course.

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