Five arrests made following car chase along A27

Monday, 20 January 2020 15:48

Police have arrested five people after officers chased a reported stolen car along the A27 from Worthing to Littlehampton yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 19). The vehicle, a Peugeot Allure, was reported stolen along with a Vauxhall Astra, car keys and a wallet from a house in Carnegie Gardens, Worthing. The Peugeot was located by road policing units being driven in Ferry Road near Littlehampton Marine at 2.40pm. Officers pursued it before making a tactical stop and forcing the car to stop in Lineside Way. A 19-year-old man, who remains in custody, was arrested on suspicion of two offences of burglary, dangerous driving, driving a vehicle without the owner's consent, two other offences of theft of a motor vehicle, attempt theft, criminal damage, vehicle interference, no insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. A 15-year-old boy was detained on suspicion of burglary and being carried in a vehicle without the owner's consent, while another 15-year-old boy and two girls, aged 15 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of being carried in a vehicle without the owner's consent. Police said all four were released under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 371 of 19/01. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.