Three arrested after dramatic chase with police in Wolverhampton
Three people have been arrested after officers spotted them driving dangerously in Wolverhampton.
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West Midlands Police have said that three men, all in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of theft after attempting to evade officers.
Patrol officers spotted the vehicle, which had been stolen from the Sandwell area, driving dangerously on the Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton on Tuesday afternoon.
Approaching the vehicle, the occupants sped off from officers, before driving through red lights at excessive speeds.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Three men are in police cells today after officers spotted a suspected stolen vehicle being driven dangerously on Birmingham New Road in Wolverhampton.
"The vehicle reported stolen in the Sandwell area, failed to stop for officers yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) and was seen to go through red lights at excessive speeds."
Eventually, the vehicle came to a halt, where the occupants decamped, however, within minutes the occupants were detained by police.
The spokesperson added: "A lock-knife was also seized during a search of one of the men.
"Three men aged 23, 26 and 28 have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle. The 23-year-old was further arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, possessing a knife and having no driving licence."
A lock-knife was also seized during a search of one of the men.
Three men, aged 23, 26 and 28, have all been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
The 23-year-old was further arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, possession of a knife and having no driving licence.
All three remain in police custody for questioning.
