Man, 21, and boy, 17, arrested after police officer injured during vehicle pursuit

A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are in custody after their van smashed into a police car, injuring an officer, during a pursuit.
Steve Jones
By Steve Jones
Published 6th Nov 2020, 08:31 BST
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The police chase took place in Barnsley on Tuesday evening after a white Ford Transit van, which had previously been reported stolen to police, failed to stop for officers.

A pursuit followed, with a National Police Air Service helicopter also tracking the suspects’ vehicle. It is not know which one of them was driving.

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The pursuit is understood to have concluded in the Bradbury Balk Lane area of Barnsley. Pictures is the B6096 road.The pursuit is understood to have concluded in the Bradbury Balk Lane area of Barnsley. Pictures is the B6096 road.
The pursuit is understood to have concluded in the Bradbury Balk Lane area of Barnsley. Pictures is the B6096 road.
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A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said one officer suffered “minor injuries” after the van reversed into their car, which was also damaged.

They told The Star: “The pursuit is understood to have concluded in the Bradbury Balk Lane area, with the occupants of the van fleeing the scene.

“Two people, a 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are currently in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing."