Arrest after police chase involving stolen car on the A690

A man is being questioned by police after a pursuit on the A690 when a suspected stolen car failed to stop.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The 20-year-old is being questioned on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle following a report a Nissan Qashqai had been taken from outside a home in Easington Village in the hours before the pursuit in the early hours of today, Tuesday, August 4.

Read More
Murder investigation launched in Sunderland as victim of attack dies in hospital

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 3.15am today, officers spotted a suspected stolen vehicle travelling on the A690 towards Hetton.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“Officers pursued the vehicle in question, but the occupant failed to pull over when instructed and instead pressed down the accelerator in a bid to get away from police.

“Those inside the vehicle later fled on foot into an estate – where police located and arrested a 20-year-old male suspect on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

"He remains in custody and is assisting officers with their ongoing inquiries.”

Northumbria Police is questioning a 20-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.Northumbria Police is questioning a 20-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Northumbria Police is questioning a 20-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

A message from the Editor:

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to the Sunderland Echo website and enjoy unlimited access to local news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit here to sign up. You can subscribe to the newspaper with 20% off here. Thank you.