Drink driver taken off road and officer assaulted police confirm

Police provided over 240 hours of additional policing, inside our communities tackling fireworks, anti-social behaviour and other incidents that tend to rise this time of the year <i>(Image: Police)</i>
Police provided over 240 hours of additional policing, inside our communities tackling fireworks, anti-social behaviour and other incidents that tend to rise this time of the year (Image: Police)
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A drink-driver was taken off the road, fireworks seized and a police officer was assaulted in a busy week for police.

Lancashire Police’s east division supported Operation BrightSparX over the bonfire period, delivering more than 240 hours of additional policing focused on tackling fireworks misuse and related incidents.

A police spokesperson said: "Specials from east division have been supporting Operation BrightSparX

"Our response to the minority of people that want to cause anti-social behaviour and nuisance during the bonfire season.

"Our team provided over 240 hours of additional policing, inside our communities tackling fireworks, anti-social behaviour and other incidents that tend to rise this time of the year.

"One drink driver off the road.

"One male found and arrested for stealing a laptop and other items from a locked car.

"One male arrested for assault of an emergency worker (police).

"A number of out-of-control fires brought under control in partnership with LFRS."

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