Car mounted pavement during police pursuit

By Barrie Hudson - 14 July 2021

Crime

Swindon Police are appealing for witnesses after car was chased and a man arrested.

It happened between 1.40pm and 2pm yesterday - 13 July - when a white Seat Ibiza failed to stop for officers on the A419.
A force spokesperson said: "A pursuit was authorised and officers followed the vehicle along Cricklade Road, Dores Road, St Philip’s Road and Hathaway Road.
"The vehicle was being driven dangerously and mounted the pavement to evade police at the junction with St Phillips Road and Haig Close.
"It was then abandoned on Duchess Way, so officers carried out a search of the local area and arrested a suspect.
"A 24-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. He is currently in custody at Gablecross Police Station.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any part of the pursuit and in particular, anyone who has dash cam footage that shows any part of the incident, to get in touch."
Anybody who can help is asked to contact Operation Fortitude by calling Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log 132 of 13 July.

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