Accrington 'chop shop' found behind garage by police

An "illegal chop shop" housing a number of stolen cars has been found by police behind a Lancashire garage.

Officers discovered the premises, used for the illegal creation of new cars from the dismantled parts of others, on Victoria Street in Accrington at about 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

Lancashire Police said a large number of vehicle parts were also found.

Two men, aged 28 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.