Popular Northampton sandwich shop left with structural damage after hit and run driver crashes stolen car into building
By Carly Odell
Published 23rd Dec 2025, 14:16 BST
A popular sandwich shop in Northampton has been left with structural damage after a hit and run driver crashed a stolen car into the building.
Spread in Adnitt Road has had to close its building following the incident, which happened at around 11.15pm on Monday December 22.
According to Northamptonshire Police, a white Hyundai i40 was stolen from St Crispin Street and then crashed into a parked car and subsequently the café.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Enquiries to identify the driver are ongoing.”
Posting on social media on Tuesday December 23, Spread said: “Our building will be closed for the foreseeable due to an incident causing structural damage meaning it it not safe to enter. All clients and customers will be contacted.
“Everyone is safe – thank you for your messages,” the post added.