A motorcyclist has been arrested by police after a collision in Accrington.

Lancashire Constabulary said the motorcyclist failed to stop when requested to do so by police.

He then collided with another vehicle.

The incident happened on Henry Street in Church at around 4pm today (June 5).

Officers said he was not being pursued by police when the collision happened.

The motorcyclist suffered 'minor injuries' and was arrested at the scene.

Pictures shared on social media show paramedics at the scene of the crash and a man sat on the pavement next to a police officer.

An air ambulance was reportedly called and landed in a field off Blackburn Road.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "Motorbike failed to stop (not being pursued) and collided with another vehicle.

"Motorcyclist suffered minor injuries and was arrested."


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