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Suspected car thief bailed after police chase

A suspected car thief has been released pending further investigation after an officer was injured during a police chase.

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Autumn Drive. Photo: Google

Two police vehicles were rammed as officers tried to recover a stolen van.

The incident began when police were called to reports of a man breaking into cars in Autumn Drive in Lower Gornal yesterday morning.

A 43-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle has been released by police on conditional bail.

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident.