Driver arrested after fleeing scene of crash
A driver was arrested when a stolen car crashed into a tree and ended up on its side in the middle of the road.
The 21-year-old fled the scene but was caught after police scrambled a helicopter in the Halesowen area.
Officers are still searching for a second man who they believe was a passenger at the time.
The silver Nissan Almera was badly damaged and left stranded in Hawne Lane after overturning, which temporarily closed the road in both directions.
Police began searching a nearby wooded area after both occupants ran away at about 1pm today.
Two appliances from Brierley Hill were also called out but left at 2pm after helping to sweep debris out of the road.
Hannah Fitzgerald, spokeswoman for West Midlands Police, said: "A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and is currently helping officers with their inquiries.
"Officers are continuing to search for a second person who is believed to have been a passenger in the car."
