Man arrested after dramatic police chase with stolen car crashing into vehicle and traffic light in Hedge End

By Freddie Webb
Published 15th Feb 2023, 10:07 BST
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A MAN has been arrested for stealing a car and several driving offences following a dramatic police chase.

Officers attempted to stop a Vauxhall Insignia just after midday on Sunday which failed to stop. Police then began a pursuit from Bursledon Road, Southampton.

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The car was believed to have been stolen from an address in North Baddesley in December 2022. The motorist crashed the car into another vehicle and a traffic light in Hedge End. Police said a passenger in the other vehicle was taken to Southampton General Hospital as a precaution.

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The police chase took place in Bursledon Road. This was before the car crashed in Hedge End. Picture: Google Street View.The police chase took place in Bursledon Road. This was before the car crashed in Hedge End. Picture: Google Street View.
The police chase took place in Bursledon Road. This was before the car crashed in Hedge End. Picture: Google Street View.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: ‘The driver then left the vehicle and fled the scene on foot before being detained by officers in Hobb Lane.

‘A 20-year-old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, attempted theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He was bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.’