Surry Police chase ends in driver arrested on suspicion of multiple offences
The suspect was found in a river after failing to stop for officers
Last updated 21st Jan 2021
A man from Staines has been arrested on suspicion of several offences after a police chase in Surrey ended with the escaping suspect found in a river.
Surrey Police says patrolling officers noticed a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner in Chertsey at around 3:30am yesterday (19 January).
The driver failed to stop, resulting in a chase. which ended in Mead Lane.
The driver then fled from the vehicle and was found in a nearby river and pulled to safety.
He was arrested on suspicion of:
Going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle
Possession of a weapon for release of a noxious liquid/gas
Criminal damage to a property under the value of £5000
Failure to stop after a road traffic accident
Driving dangerously
Driving whilst disqualified
Taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent
He has been released under investigation.