Teenager arrested after high speed pursuit

They were stopped by police

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 4th Jun 2026

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after failing to stop for police on the A1(M) during a pursuit.

The vehicle was later abandoned and confirmed to have been stolen in a burglary in Northumbria.

He was detained by a police dog and arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences.

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