Man arrested in Portsmouth after crashing Ford Mondeo into van during police chase
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Police had to conduct a short chase before handcuffing him in the street
A man has been arrested after being involved in a several crashes while fleeing police.
The 48-year-old driver from Havant was handcuffed in the street following an incident yesterday morning (April 13). A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokeswoman said officers attempted to stop a vehicle of interest - a Ford Mondeo - in Copnor Road.
A police chase then occurred. “The vehicle failed to stop for police and a short pursuit took place, during which the Ford collided briefly with another car,” the spokeswoman said.
“The Ford then collided with a van on Copnor Road before coming to a stop. No members of the public were injured, but the Mondeo driver – a 48-year-old man – sustained minor injuries.
“He was detained by officers at the scene, and he was subsequently reported for summons for the offences of dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop.”