Police officers injured in Grimsby car chase involving teenager

A teenager's facing charges after a reported car theft in Grimsby ends in a collision

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Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 3rd Sep 2026

Two police officers have been injured following a car chase in Grimsby involving a teenager.

The incident began with reports of a car being stolen on Byron Grove, leading to a pursuit at around 1pm yesterday (Wednesday 2nd September 2026).

The 16-year-old involved, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with a series of offences, including dangerous driving, theft, and possession of class B and C drugs.

The pursuit ended after the stolen vehicle allegedly collided with a marked police car, bringing both vehicles to a stop.

The officers involved were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.

Teenager faces multiple charges

The teenager faces additional charges, including two counts each of driving without a licence and insurance, as well as making off without payment and aggravated vehicle taking.

He has been remanded into secure accommodation and is due to appear in court at a later date.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident to establish the full circumstances surrounding these events.

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