Man punctures mini bus tyre at traffic lights: Ashton-on-Ribble
(PR2 - Wednesday, 5 May, 2010)

Police in Preston are appealing for information after a man punctured the tyre of a mini bus while it sat at traffic lights in Ashton.

At approximately 4.40pm on Tuesday 4th May 2010, a mini bus was stationery at the junction with Blackpool Road and Pedders lane in Ashton, Preston.

A man approached the bus carrying what appeared to be a four inch knife and knocked on a window.

He then said something and proceeded to puncture one of the tyres with the knife.

The man then walked off talking on a mobile telephone.

The offender is described as:

• a white male
• aged in his 40's
• collar length light brown untidy hair
• wearing jeans and a cream / dirty white short sleeved T shirt
• with beads around his neck

DI McKenna from Preston CID said:

"I am obviously concerned that this man has approached the bus carrying a knife.

His behaviour is peculiar and I would appeal to anyone who recognises him from the description or who saw him in the area around the time of the incident to contact the police."

Anyone with any information can contact Preston police on 01772 203203.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Lancashire

Address:
Pedders Lane
Ashton-on-Ribble
Preston
LANCASHIRE
PR2