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Two arrested after high-speed chase over cable theft

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Two men were arrested after a 140mph police chase in North Yorkshire following reports of high-voltage cable theft.

Two men were arrested after a high-speed police chase in North Yorkshire on 18 October. North Yorkshire Police received reports at around 11.40pm of a man in a balaclava cutting cables at Scotch Corner services. Officers identified a black Mini Cooper heading north on the A1(M) and pursued it at speeds exceeding 140mph before it left the motorway and continued onto minor roads in County Durham.

The vehicle struck a police car and spun into a hedgerow at around 12.15am, where both men were apprehended uninjured. A large quantity of electric cables was recovered from the vehicle, which was seized for forensic examination. A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said both men 'were in the car, both wearing balaclavas'.

The suspects, aged 44 and 30, were arrested on suspicion of theft, going equipped for theft, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving without a licence or insurance. Both remain in custody whilst the investigation continues.

Two arrested after high-speed chase over cable theft
Image: BBC York And North Yorkshire

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In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Scotch Corner services · A1(M) · County Durham

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