Man arrested after police car rammed in 100mph Nottinghamshire chase

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:18 · Archive

A police car was rammed during a 100mph pursuit through Nottinghamshire after officers responded to a report of a drink-driver.

A police car was rammed and a member of the public's vehicle was damaged during a high-speed pursuit through Nottinghamshire in the early hours of Sunday. Officers were responding to a report of a possible drink-driver in a BMW in the Mansfield area when the chase began, reaching speeds of 100mph. The BMW was later discovered outside a pub in Nottingham Road, Ravenshead.

Following the pursuit, a Range Rover was reported stolen from a home break-in near Ravenshead. The stolen vehicle was subsequently found dumped on a country road in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary, failing to stop and dangerous driving. He was interviewed and released on bail with strict conditions. Detective Inspector James Oakton of Nottinghamshire Police said: 'A number of serious offences were committed following the initial call and we strongly believe them to be linked.' Police are continuing to investigate and appealing for dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the incident.

How it is being reported

• Burglary arrest after pursuit car found dumped outside Ravenshead pubPolice have arrested a suspected burglar following the theft of a car moments after a police pursuit.Mansfield Chad · 30 Oct, 15:00
• Police car rammed in 100mph chase through Nottinghamshire's streets, man arrestedThe offending vehicle was found outside a pub in RavensheadNottinghamshire Live · 30 Oct, 13:56

In this story: Nottinghamshire Police · Nottinghamshire · Mansfield · Ravenshead · Chesterfield · James Oakton

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