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Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Arrests after BMW leads police on high speed chase through Kirkby

Two men have been arrested after a police chase involving a BMW.

Officers spotted a suspected stolen BMW driving at high speed away from Knowsley Industrial Park, at around 12.10am on Wednesday, January 25. Police said the car, that was driving towards Kirkby, had no VRM plate.

After the suspects failed to stop for officers a pursuit started and detectives followed the BMW to Shaldon Walk. With the assistance of police dog Quga, two men were detained in a garden on Lindby Close.

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Merseyside police said that items were found in the car, including a crowbar, drill and cash. They said a 30-year old man from Ince, Wigan, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle; dangerous driving; driving with no insurance; possession of criminal property; fail to stop; and driving without a licence.

A 27-year-old man from Whiston was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft. Both men have been taken to a police station for questioning.

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