🔵 Driver arrested after Preston crash closes city road

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🔵 A 33-year-old wanted man was arrested after a rooftop standoff with police in Preston, with the man in question refusing to leave the roof for several hours. He was eventually arrested under suspicion of grievous bodily harm, robbery, false imprisonment, administering a noxious substance and affray.
🔵 A 30-year-old Preston man was arrested after a crash involving an Audi and a bus yesterday, with the driver of the car being arrested under suspicion of possessing a psychoactive substance with intent to supply.
🔵 The family of a teen with a life-limiting illness have been left stunned after sending a request for football scarves and since calling-out, have received nearly 3,000 from across-the-world.

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