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Last Updated: Thursday, 10 May 2007, 08:17 GMT 09:17 UK
Man questioned after carjacking
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a driver was threatened before having his car stolen in Preston.

The driver was threatened with a small sword or machete by a man who then stole his car on Tonbridge Street before driving off on Wednesday.

The car was spotted by police officers shortly afterwards and following a chase involving the police helicopter the man was arrested.

The offender, who is from the Preston area, is being questioned by police.




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