Man arrested after reportedly reversing into police car in North Lincs pursuit
He also failed a roadside drugs wipe
Last updated 17th Mar 2026
A 42-year-old man has been arrested following a police pursuit where a police car was reportedly reversed into several times.
Officers were conducting patrols on Queens Road in Barnetby Le Wold last night (16th March) when they spotted a suspected cloned vehicle.
The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.
He allegedly reversed into the police car several times and damaged a road sign.
The driver then left the vehicle and set it on fire, officers say.
He was arrested after trying to run, and failed a roadside drugs wipe.
The man had been arrested on suspicion of:
- dangerous driving
- failing to stop
- criminal damage
- driving whilst under the influence of drugs
- driving whilst disqualified
- theft of a motor vehicle
- arson with intent to endanger life
- and possession of class B drugs
Anyone with any information or footage of the incident is being asked to contact the police by calling 101 quoting crime reference 26*35767.
Anonymous reports can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.