Two arrested after police pursuit ends with A303 crash

Police received a report this morning (April 21) of a stolen vehicle from a property on Ross Road <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
Police received a report this morning (April 21) of a stolen vehicle from a property on Ross Road (Image: Google Maps)
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A police pursuit ended in a crash and two arrests.

The incident began in Ludgershall in the early hours of April 21, when police received a report of a stolen vehicle from a property on Ross Road.

The vehicle, a grey Vauxhall Insignia, was travelling eastbound on the A303 when it failed to stop for officers.

After a short chase, the vehicle crashed at the Barton Stacey junction in Hampshire.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.

He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug after cannabis was found on him.

A 15-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "We are keen to hear from residents of Ross Road, Ludgershall, and the surrounding area, who may have seen or heard anything unusual last night, particularly relating to discarded property, missing property from vehicles, or vehicles that have been looked through. If you can help, please contact us on 101 quoting reference 54260047111."

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