Driver arrested after 'risky' late-night police car chase in Wordsley is called off

A driver has been arrested after a stolen car led police on a late-night pursuit.

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Officers from Brierley Hill Police engaged in the pursuit late on Friday (April 25) to try and stop a stolen car.

The officers called off the pursuit due to risk, but subsequent enquiries assisted the officers in identifying and arresting a driver on suspicion of five offences, including dangerous driving.

The pursuit during the night was abandoned, but the driver was subsequently arrested later on. Photo: Brierley Hill Police
The pursuit during the night was abandoned, but the driver was subsequently arrested later on. Photo: Brierley Hill Police

A spokesman for Brierley Hill Police said: "Last night, we pursued a stolen car in Wordsley

"The pursuit was abandoned due to risk. 

"However, enquiries assisted us in identifying a driver, who is now in custody for five offences including dangerous driving."