Teenager arrested following police pursuit in Tabley

Officers from the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit have arrested a 17-year-old male following a pursuit in Tabley.

At around 2.20pm on Wednesday 5 February officers on patrol on the A556 in Tabley when they came across a black Vauxhall Astra which was travelling at speed and undertaking vehicles.

Officers followed the vehicle as it travelled towards the M6 and a pursuit was subsequently authorised.

Following a short pursuit, three men abandoned the car and fled the scene on foot near to the Esso Garage on Tabley Hill Lane.

A search of the area was undertaken by officers and a 17-year-old male from Warrington was subsequently arrested nearby on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a licence, failing to stop for officers and driving without insurance.

The teenager has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries. 

Enquiries to identify the two outstanding suspects remain ongoing.

Following the incident Chief Inspector John Forshaw, of the Cheshire Police Road and Crime unit, said:

“This was another great example of teamwork from different units across the force, each of which were pivotal in securing the arrest of an individual who clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public.

“Following his arrest our enquiries to trace the outstanding suspects remain ongoing and I would urge anyone with any information to get in touch.

“The same goes for anyone with any video footage which may aid the investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage in relation to the incident is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 or visit: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...quoting IML 2021076

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on:

0800 555 111