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A crash on the M6 resulted in the people involved reportedly being threatened with an axe.
Police were called to reports of a crash between a silver Toyota Land Cruiser and a silver Ford Transit Transporter, which was carrying another vehicle, close to Junction 34 (Lancaster) shortly after 5:30pm yesterday (3 March)
Police received reports that the occupants in one of the vehicles were threatened with an axe in the aftermath of the crash.
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Police are investigating and would like to speak with James Thompson, 28 with links to Preston, in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson for police said: “Thompson is 5ft 11in, of a stocky build and has distinctive scars on the right side of his face and down the middle of his lips.
“He has links to Lancaster, Morecambe and Preston. If you see Thompson, do not approach him, but call 999.
“If you have information that can help us locate him, or if you have information or footage of the Toyota or the Ford on the M6 yesterday, please get in touch on 101 quoting log 1022 of 3rd March 2025.”
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