Four suspects have been arrested after a police car was rammed by another car, ending in a chase across West Sussex.
The two occupants of the car rammed the police vehicle driven by a PCSO in Beachcroft Place in Lancing at around 7pm on Tuesday, October 8.
The PCSO was not hurt but was given support after the collision. The suspects fled the area immediately afterwards.
Police saw them again later that evening, driving on the A264, westbound towards Horsham, but they failed to stop when requested.
They were then seen again driving on the A283 towards Shoreham, going the wrong way around roundabouts and driving at excess speed.
Specialist officers from Sussex Police’s Roads Policing Unit, Tactical Firearms Unit (TFU), and Dogs Unit worked together to bring the vehicle safely to a stop at about 2am on the A259, Brighton Road, Shoreham.
Adur and Worthing District Commander Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter said:
“This incident shows some of the challenges faced by our officers and PCSOs on a daily basis.
“The suspect vehicle was identified, and officers in the area from different units demonstrated great teamwork.
"They acted swiftly to bring the suspect vehicle safely to a stop and preventi it from posing a risk of harm to other road users. The officers then detained those inside the vehicle.”
Four occupants inside the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of offences, namely; a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of driving dangerously, failing to stop when directed by a police officer, and criminal damage.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop when directed by a police officer, possession of a knife or bladed article in public (a lock knife), and driving while over the specified limit for a controlled drug.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and driving without valid third party insurance.
Finally, a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking as the initial taker, criminal damage, and dangerous driving.
They all remain in custody at this stage.
Witnesses in Beachwood Place or anyone who saw the distinctive vehicle, a yellow or gold Peugeot 106, are asked to report information to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 1255 of 18/10.
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