BMW smashes into police car on busy Sheffield road after dramatic chase through city

A police car was damaged in a pursuit in Sheffield as a driver being followed by officers made their getaway.
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A police chase was mounted when officers patrolling Sheffield city centre attempted to get the driver of a black BMW X5 to pull over last night.

The driver failed to stop and was followed through the city centre.

A cordon of police tape  (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)A cordon of police tape  (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
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The pursuit was abandoned on Oxford Street, Upperthorpe, when the BMW reversed into the police car, causing significant damage.

Officers are trying to trace the car and driver.

Oxford Street, Upperthorpe, SheffieldOxford Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield
Oxford Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield

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