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Stolen vehicle pursuit starts and ends in east Swindon after successful stinger use

byDaniel Jae Webb
12 September 2017 | 10.22am
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East Swindon residents were awoken by the sound of police sirens and a helicopter overhead this morning, as officers pursued a stolen vehicle.

999 operators received reports of a vehicle being stolen in the Eldene area during the early hours of today, Tuesday 12 September.

A short authorised pursuit took place involving police vehicles and the police helicopter in the area. The vehicle was then stopped using a stinger.

A 44-year-old local man was arrested at the scene, and is currently in custody.

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