Man arrested after Hartlepool police pursuit

A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a number of offences after a police pursuit by car and on foot.
By Newsroom
Published 8th Nov 2021, 11:14 BST
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Officers followed a vehicle in Hartlepool after it allegedly ignored requests to stop and then chased a suspect on foot before arresting him.

Cleveland Police said in a statement about the incident: “A 33-year-old man who was wanted on warrant was allegedly seen in a red Audi A3 which failed to stop for roads policing officers in the St Paul’s Road and Raby Road areas on Friday afternoon.

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“The vehicle and driver were located nearby after a foot pursuit led to the Lancaster Court area where the man was detained.”

A Cleveland Police picture of cash and drugs recovered from the scene.A Cleveland Police picture of cash and drugs recovered from the scene.
A Cleveland Police picture of cash and drugs recovered from the scene.

The force said an amount of suspected Class A drugs and cash was recovered at the scene and their statement continued: “The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, and driving over the prescribed limit.

“He was interviewed and released under investigation while inquiries continue.”

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