Firearms officers arrest man after suspected aggravated burglary in Halesowen and M5 pursuit
23-year-old man arrested following a police chase in Oldbury.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by West Midlands Police for aggravated burglary, dangerous driving, and possession of a knife in Oldbury.
It comes after an aggravated burglary at a home in Halesowen at around 9am on Sunday.
At the home, entry was gained and a vehicle stolen.
The suspect later returned to the address in possession of a Rambo knife.
Police officers chased the vehicle on Churchbridge, Oldbury, heading towards junction 2 of the M5.
The vehicle was driving down the wrong side of the junction 2 roundabout and attempted to join the M5.
Police officers made contact on the slip road and stopped the vehicle preventing it from entering the motorway network on the wrong side.
The man was arrested by firearms officers on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving and possession of a knife. He was taken into custody where he remains as we continue with our enquiries.
A Rambo-style knife was recovered from the vehicle. The slip road at junction 2 was closed for a short time as the incident was dealt with.