Three teenagers arrested following armed police chase through Northampton neighbourhoods
Three teenagers have been arrested following an armed police chase through Northampton neighbourhoods.
The teenage boys were arrested following an alleged robbery in Olympia Close, East Hunsbury, shortly after 3pm on Tuesday August 26.
Following a report that a man had had his car stolen, armed response officers attempted to stop the car, however the driver failed to stop and collided with a fence in Ladybridge Drive, West Hunsbury.
A 16-year-old Northampton boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving over the limit for a specified drug, failing to stop, driving with no licence or insurance, criminal damage.
He was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
A 17-year-old Northampton boy and a 16-year-old boy from Eastleigh, Hampshire, were both arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and possession of a bladed article. They remain in police custody.
Detectives investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed either the robbery in Olympia Close or the collision in Ladybridge Drive, including those with CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000502787.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.