A PURSUIT involving a stolen BMW ended in a police car making “tactical contact” with the vehicle, resulting in a crash.
On Tuesday, August 3, police received a report of a BMW having been stolen from an address in Ditchling Road, Brighton.
Police said a marker was placed on the vehicle, which was subsequently spotted by officers on patrol on the A27, near Alciston, on Saturday morning (August 7).
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The driver failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued.
According to a police spokesman, “tactical contact” was made to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion.
The sole occupant of the car – a 47-year-old man from Brighton – was arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle, dangerous driving, driving without a licence, possession of a knife in public and burglary with intent to steal.
He has been released on conditional bail until August 22, pending further enquiries.
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