Wiltshire 999s
  • Wiltshire news
    • Incidents
    • Courts
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Salisbury
    • Find your area >
  • Support
    • Mental health helplines
    • Domestic abuse helplines
  • More
    • Community
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news

Drone and dog units called in as occupants of car flee from police

byDaniel Jae Webb
26 March 2020 | 1.11am
Share on FacebookPost on XSend via WhatsApp

Specialist police officers were called to assist at an incident in Swindon in the early hours of today.

At least two people travelling in a silver people carrier are understood to have fled from police in Ferndale Road at around 0.30am this morning, sparking a manhunt in the area.

A drone pilot and dog handler attended the scene at the roundabout with North Star Avenue. Two armed response units and several local police units were also dealing with the incident.

It’s not clear what happened in the lead up to the now-suspects running from officers but the vehicle was ditched on grass outside homes after it collided with a low fence causing only minor damage.

Scent led a police dog into alleyways behind Ferndale Road, in the Hunters Grove area. It’s not clear whether anyone’s been arrested.

A recovery truck arrived at around 1.10am to remove the vehicle.

We’ve approached Wiltshire Police for comment – an update follows.

Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: Swindon

TOP STORIES

  • All
  • Wiltshire news
  • Wiltshire courts
Man ‘in distress’ on Swindon roof sparks major 999 response
Wiltshire news

Man ‘in distress’ on Swindon roof sparks major 999 response

byDaniel Jae Webb
25 May 2025 | 12.13pm
0

...

Read moreDetails
Stolen motorbikes and weapons seized after raid on Swindon home

Stolen motorbikes and weapons seized after raid on Swindon home

29 May 2025 | 11.28am

Boy struck in the head with hammer during Swindon bike robbery

27 May 2025 | 3.36pm

Biker killed as four motorcycles struck by car on Wiltshire route

31 May 2025 | 7.16pm
Huge emergency response in Devizes after body found in canal

Huge emergency response in Devizes after body found in canal

30 May 2025 | 9.15pm
  • About us
  • Complaints
  • Contact us
  • Contributor terms
  • Privacy policy
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. | Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. | Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • 999 News
  • Court News
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Find your area
  • Info & Help
    • Wiltshire Flood Warnings
    • Domestic abuse helplines
    • Mental health helplines
    • Court reporting
  • About & Contact
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • WhatsApp alerts
    • Contributor terms
    • Complaints
A TIP-OFF