Four men charged after police chase through Glasgow

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 12:57 · Archive

Police charged four men after a pursuit through Glasgow involving an allegedly stolen car with cloned plates.

Police Scotland released dashcam footage of a dramatic chase through Glasgow on 22 October. Officers pursuing an allegedly stolen black Vauxhall Corsa with cloned registration plates chased the vehicle from Tollcross through Greenfield and Queenslie before it was abandoned in Springhill. The footage shows one suspect found hiding under a van and another in bushes.

Four men, aged 23, 23, 25 and 27, were discovered in various hiding places following an extensive search involving police dogs and a helicopter. All four appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 23 October and were charged. The force said the men were wanted over several outstanding matters and have been charged in connection with several additional crimes. Police Scotland noted that officers had been investigating a series of housebreaking and motor vehicle thefts across Glasgow and Lanarkshire occurring in the early hours, often involving suspects arriving in a small black car. Enquiries into linked incidents remain ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Four men charged after police chase involving 'stolen' car in Glasgow's East EndFour men have appeared in court after a police pursuit in Glasgow's East End.Glasgow Times · 26 Oct, 17:36
• Police footage shows dramatic chase through Glasgow as four men chargedFour men were eventually arrested by police.Glasgow Live · 26 Oct, 11:39

In this story: Police Scotland · Glasgow · Lanarkshire · Glasgow Sheriff Court

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