Police have arrested two men after a drone "flew close" to a Lancashire prison. 

Officers were called to HMP Wymott in Leyland just after midnight today, August 20, to reports of a drone flying close to its walls. 

A "suspicious vehicle" fled the scene before crashing and overturning. Lancashire Police found the drone and a "large quantity of what is believed to be Class A drugs and mobile phones". 

A 26-year-old man from Leeds was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and dangerous driving. 

An 18-year-old man from Hyde was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply. Both remain in custody. 

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We were called at around 12.25am this morning, Tuesday, August 20, after reports the device was seen to fly close to the walls of the prison.

"Officers have deployed to the area and noticed a suspicious vehicle which has driven away from the scene at speed.

"Following a short pursuit, the vehicle was involved in a collision and flipped onto its roof before the two men inside ran away. A search of the car found a drone, a large quantity of what is believed to be Class A drugs and mobile phones.

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"With support from LFRS Drone team and police dog Buzz, one man was located hiding underneath a nearby caravan and arrested. A second man was found hiding under a truck and was also arrested."

The spokesperson added: "A 26-year-old man from Leeds is under arrest on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and dangerous driving.

"An 18-year-old man from Hyde, Greater Manchester is under arrest on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. Both are currently in custody waiting to be questioned.

"It is an offence to fly drones within 400 metres of a closed prison or young offender institution. Drone operators breaking the rules could face fines of up to £2,500 while those found smuggling illicit items face up to 10 years in prison.

"We will continue to work closely with the Prison Service and positive action will be taken against those breaking the law. If you have any information about drones in the ‘no fly zone’, call 101. If you see one, dial 999."