Police probe 'attempted theft' of Eric Morecambe statue
A statue of Eric Morecambe has been removed after thieves attempted to steal it, police have said.
Police, who were called to Marine Road Central, Morecambe after reports the statue was being damaged, say they believe someone tried to cut through one of the statue's legs.
A 32-year-old man from the town is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted theft.
Lancashire Police said they are in the early stages of their investigations and have urged anyone with information to get in touch.