Suspected drug dealer in custody following police chase in Northampton

Man arrested as pursuit ends in West Hunsbury
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 6th Feb 2020, 09:38 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2020, 10:52 BST
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Police arrested a suspected drug dealer after a dramatic pursuit through Northampton.

Officers were alerted when the driver of a black Ford Mondeo failed to stop when ordered to do so on the A43 southbound.

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Residents reported seeing the chase involving eight police vehicles ending at around 11.30 in the West Hunsbury area of Northampton on Wednesday morning (February 5).

Northamptonshire Police chased down a suspected drugs dealer in West Hunsbury.Northamptonshire Police chased down a suspected drugs dealer in West Hunsbury.
Northamptonshire Police chased down a suspected drugs dealer in West Hunsbury.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "Following a pursuit by officers, a 27-year-old man was arrested in Ladybridge Drive in Northampton on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and is currently in police custody."