Two teens arrested in Grimsby after suspected stolen vehicle chase
One of them allegedly threatened to harm a police dog
Two teenagers have been arrested in Grimsby after a police chase involving a suspected stolen vehicle.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Holyoake Road in Grimsby yesterday evening (13 July).
Two teenager boys reportedly failed to stop and led officers on a chase.
One also allegedly threw a bag which is thought to have had a knuckleduster inside.
Following a short pursuit, they abandoned the vehicle and fled. They were arrested shortly after.
The arrests
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of:
- theft of a motor vehicle
- driving without a licence
- driving without insurance
- possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
- threatening to damage or destroy property - after he reportedly threatened to harm a police dog during his arrest
- and suspicion of possession of class C drugs - after a search during the arrest led to the discovery of class C drugs
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of:
- theft of a motor vehicle
- possession of class C drugs
- and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place