Four people arrested following police chase through West Sussex
The suspects, including two teenage boys, were stopped six hours later
Four people, including two teenage boys, have been arrested following a police pursuit through West Sussex.
A car rammed a police vehicle with two officers inside in Beachcroft Place, Lancing, on Tuesday night (October 18th).
Armed officers, alongside the police dog unit, chased the vehicle for around six hours – at excessive speeds at times - before bringing it to a stop on the A259 Brighton Road in Shoreham early the next morning.
Adur and Worthing District Commander Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter said: “This incident shows some of the challenges faced by our officers and PCSOs on a daily basis.
“The suspect vehicle was identified, and officers in the area from different units demonstrated great teamwork.
"They acted swiftly to bring the suspect vehicle safely to a stop and preventi it from posing a risk of harm to other road users. The officers then detained those inside the vehicle.”
All four suspects have been questioned on suspicion of multiple offences, including failing to stop for police, possession of a pocket knife and driving while over the specified limit for a controlled drug.
Witnesses in Beachwood Place or anyone who saw the distinctive vehicle, a yellow or gold Peugeot 106, are asked to report information to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 1255 of 18/10.