"Rapid tactical action" from police as man and boys charged following police chase with weapons in Chichester

Tactical action from police following a vehicle which failed to stop stopped the pursuit from going into the city centre. The incident happened at around 6.30pm on Monday evening.

Chichester Police said: “Rapid tactical action by officers has led to two boys and one man being arrested and charged in connection to an incident involving dangerous driving and weapons. Weapons were seized from the vehicle and two boys aged 16 and 17, and a 19-year-old man were arrested in relation to the incident.

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“George Lowman, 19, of Whyke Road, Chichester was charged on Tuesday (January 6) at Worthing Magistrates’ Court with possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place. He has been bailed until his next court appearance on February 10.

“A 17-year-old boy was charged on Tuesday (6January 6) at Worthing County Court with failing to stop when directed by a police constable, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, use of a motor vehicle on a road or in a public space without third party insurance and failing to comply with a community protection notice. He has been bailed until his next court appearance on February 26.

“A 16-year-old boy was charged on Tuesday (January 6) at Worthing Magistrates’ Court with failing to comply with a community protection order. He has been bailed until his next court appearance on February 26.”