Two arrested after stolen car seized in Bedworth

Two boys have been arrested after officers seized a stolen car following a pursuit that ended in Bedworth on Friday (3 March) night.

The officers spotted the car in Holbrook Lane, Coventry and attempted to stop it. The vehicle fled before coming to a stop in Bedworth where the occupants ran off.

Officers located one suspect in Coventry Road and another in Longford Road. 

A 15-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, burglary, driving without a licence or insurance, failing to stop, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of a motor vehicle.

A 17-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, and burglary.

Both boys have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Posted by SC