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