Arrests After Police Pursuit Ends In Husbands Bosworth

A Police pursuit ended near Husbands Bosworth early on Saturday when a ‘stinger’ device was deployed to puncture the tyres of a suspected stolen car.

The Vauxhall Corsa had failed to stop for officers in Leicester at about 1.30am and was brought to a stop just after 3am on the A4304 close to the village.

A Police helicopter was scrambled to assist and two women were arrested at the scene and following enquires a man was arrested yesterday.

The car is recovered following the pursuit Pic: Leics Police Road Policing Unit

A Leicestershire Police spokesman told Hfm: “Shortly after 1.30am on Saturday (8 August) police came across a vehicle in Fosse Road North, Leicester, which was believed to be on false plates.

“The vehicle was followed for a short time and was then requested to stop by officers, but failed to do so.

“A pursuit was authorised and the car was stopped using a stinger on the A4304 near Husbands Bosworth.

“An 18-year-old man from Leicester was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, harassment and threats to damage property. He has since been released on bail.

Two women aged 21 and 20 from Leicester were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and have been released under investigation.”

A ‘stinger’ device punctured the car’s tyres  Pic: Leics Police Road Policing Unit