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Short pursuit in Swindon ends with crash as driver arrested

byDaniel Jae Webb
24 April 2024 | 8.03am
Short pursuit in Swindon ends with crash as driver arrested
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A driver’s been arrested after a short pursuit in Swindon ended with a crash.

Local officers were searching for suspects in relation to a theft overnight, when a white Volkswagen made off from them.

The vehicle was later located by roads policing officers and a pursuit was authorised.

A short time later, the car crashed and the occupants fled the scene on foot.

One person has been arrested for a number of offences, including driving whilst disqualified and driving while unfit through drugs.

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