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A 16-year-old boy from Bedworth has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife this morning (09 August) following an incident from last month allegedly involving a vehicle chase, a collision, and machetes.
The incident, which took place in Brights Road on 18 July, reportedly began when someone on a motorbike was approached by three males in a dark grey Vauxhall Insignia.
One of the males was allegedly carrying a machete and attempted to chase the victim.
The victim is alleged to have ridden off on his bike and was pursued by the Vauxhall.
The pursuit is reported to have stopped when the Vauxhall collided with a Honda Civic on Seven Foot Lane.
The three occupants of the Vauxhall are said to have fled the scene wearing face coverings. Witnesses alleged that they were all carrying machetes, and there are also reports of a firearm. A later search by police found a machete and several bags of cannabis inside the vehicle.
The Vauxhall is believed to have been stolen the day before from Bayton Road in Exhall.
After further investigation, an arrest was made on Ashington Road in Bedworth this morning just after 5am. The 16-year-old remains in custody at this time.