Two men arrested after pursuit in Scunthorpe

Arrests made by Kinetic Roads Crime Team

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 23 hours ago

Two men are in custody following their arrest after police officers stopped a vehicle they suspected had been stolen in Scunthorpe.

The incident occurred around 3.45pm on Wednesday, 18th March, when officers from the Kinetic Roads Crime Team detected a vehicle on Messingham Road believed to be stolen.

A brief pursuit ensued, ending when the vehicle halted on Grange Lane, after which the occupants reportedly fled on foot.

Officers chased the suspects, successfully locating and arresting two males.

An 18-year-old man faces charges of driving without a licence, drug driving, theft of a motor vehicle, and burglary.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and burglary.

Both individuals remain in custody as investigations continue.

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