Helicopter scrambled in ‘dangerous’ Warwickshire chase after car ‘rammed police vehicle’

A police helicopter was scrambled in a chase after a car 'rammed a police vehicle'. Warwickshire[1] Operational Patrol Unit (OPU) officers say they were involved in a 'lengthy pursuit' late last night (April 14). They clocked the car that they believed had been stolen from Leamington. "After a lengthy pursuit around the Leamington and Warwick[2] areas the vehicle's tyres were successfully stung, the suspect continued to drive on deflated tyres, ramming a police vehicle" the team said. As a result, they called for backup from the National Police Air Service (NPAS). "They were overhead within minutes," the OPU team said.

It eventually led to officers surrounding the car. One man, who has not been identified, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, theft of motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon. He was taken into custody.

The suspect will now be questioned today in relation to the incident.

References

1. ^ Warwickshire (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
2. ^ Warwick (www.coventrytelegraph.net)
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