Two men arrested following ‘Grand Theft Auto’ police chase on major road out of Northampton

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Two men have been arrested following a wild police chase on a major road out of Northampton. Northants Police say a car failed to stop while being pursued by police on the A45, near Wootton, at 3pm on Wednesday (December 6).

Officers have confirmed that a police helicopter was deployed to assist with the chase.

One eyewitness said the chase on the A45 near Grange Park was 'like a scene from Grand Theft Auto' the videogameOne eyewitness said the chase on the A45 near Grange Park was 'like a scene from Grand Theft Auto' the videogameOne eyewitness said the chase on the A45 near Grange Park was ‘like a scene from Grand Theft Auto’ the videogame

One eyewitness said it was ‘like a scene’ from well-known video game ‘Grand Theft Auto’. Two men aged 34 and 28 were arrested, according to police. A police spokeswoman said: the 28 year old man has been charged with breaching a serious crime prevention order.

The 34 year old man remains in custody and has been arrested for a number of offences including driving dangerously and driving whilst disqualified.

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