Dangerous driving arrest after man seen 'driving erratically' on busy road in Wollaston
It is not believed to be a joyriding incident
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after police were called to reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Wollaston.
Officers were called to Bridgnorth Road shortly after midday on Monday (August 24) following concerns about the manner in which a man was driving.
Police attended and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop.
West Midlands Police said the incident is not thought to relate to joyriding.
The man suffered injuries to his hands and was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for treatment, and is due to be interviewed by police in due course.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called to Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston shortly after midday today after reports of a man driving erratically.
“Officers attended and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop.
“He was taken to hospital with hand injuries and will be interviewed in due course.”
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident at the junction of Duncombe Street and Bridgnorth Street in Wollaston at 1.20pm and sent an ambulance to the scene.
“On arrival, crews found a man who they treated for potentially serious injuries before conveying him to Russells Hall Hospital.”