Man arrested after crashing stolen car during police chase in Kenilworth
By James Smith 17th May 2022
A 40-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested after crashing a stolen Ranger Rover Sport during a police chase in Kenilworth this morning.
Police chased the vehicle, which was stolen from a property on Highland Road, down Manor Road towards High Street where the driver crashed into a wall.
He had already collided with the police car.
After crashing, the driver tried to run away on foot but was caught and arrested on suspicion of: burglary dwelling, driving while unfit through drink/drugs, theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving.
He remains in police custody.
A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: "A 40-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of:
- Burglary dwelling
- Driving while unfit through drink/drugs
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Dangerous driving
"He remains in police custody at this time."
Adding: "At approximately 1.50am on Tuesday 17 May 2022 a black Range Rover Sport was stolen from a property at Highland Road, Kenilworth.
"Police were informed immediately and spotted the stolen vehicle being driven in Manor Road, Kenilworth. The police vehicle was hit by the stolen vehicle making off towards High Street.
"The stolen vehicle crashed and was abandoned nearby causing damage to a wall. A person made off from the vehicle, and was quickly arrested by police.
"The stolen vehicle has been recovered."
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