Operation Grip - Arrest

Good Afternoon Resident,

we responded to a report of suspicious activity on Saturday 18 October around 7.15pm on Cedar Street in Accrington.

A 21-year-old male was searched and found in possession of a knife.

Vatisana Marenga, from Wigan, has since been charged with possession of a bladed article and remanded into custody. He is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court today.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity taking place in their community can contact us by calling 101 or in case of an emergency 999.

Hyndburn Taskforce