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Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Two men abandon suspected stolen car after crash outside school

Two men made off from the scene of a crash that involved a suspected stolen car.

Police were called to Queens Drive, in Childwall, at around 9.10am on Wednesday, September 21, to reports of a three car crash. At the scene they found that two men, who were travelling in a Ford Focus, had ran from the scene.

Detectives suspect the abandoned Ford was stolen. Two other cars, an Audi and a Toyota Corolla, were also involved in the crash.

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Police say the driver of the Audi suffered minor injuries and the driver of the Toyota was unharmed. They have now launched an investigation into the incident after carrying out enquiries at the scene which included using police dogs.

A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Childwall today, Wednesday 21 September. It was reported that at around 9.10am a suspected stolen black Ford Focus was involved in a road traffic collision with an Audi and a Toyota Corolla near to Childwall Comprehensive School on Queens Drive.

"The Ford Focus was then abandoned and two males were seen making off on foot. Officers attended. The driver of the Audi received minor injuries and received medical treatment. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured.

"We have launched an investigation into the circumstances and are appealing for people who witnessed the collisions to come forward.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 211 of 21 September."

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