Teens arrested after police pursuit stolen minibus in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police say the teenagers, aged between 15 and 17 years old, are in custody today following the pursuit
Eight teenagers have been arrested in Bristol after a police pursuit in the south of the city last night (November 23).
The police helicopter was called out, joined on the ground by the dog, firearms, road policing and patrol units after the community minibus failed to stop in Hartcliffe at about 17:45.
It ended when it crashed into two parked vehicles on the A37, and despite the suspects then rushing away from the scene, they were quickly located by police.
The teens, aged between 15 and 17, were arrested and remain in police custody.
The minibus, which officers believe was stolen in the early hours of yesterday morning, has been recovered and we are working to return it to its rightful owner.
Detective Inspector Jason Chidgey said: “This is a great piece of proactive policing to bring a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.
“The vehicle was spotted by police and was driving at speed and dangerously through parts of south Bristol, making contact with a number of parked cars.
“Thankfully no one sustained any injuries.
“Officers, with the help of the police helicopter, were able to chase down the suspects after they decamped and were able to locate all of them and arrest them.
“We will now continue with our investigation and are glad we will be able to return the community minibus back to its rightful owner.”