Teenager, 17, found hiding in garden after police chase Audi through streets of Sheffield
A police plane aided officers
A teenage driver was taken into custody after failing to stop for police.
Officers pursued an Audi A3 through the streets of Hillsborough shortly after 9.30pm on Wednesday, May 6.
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They had initially signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it is reported that the driver ignored officers and attempted to flee.
A police plane was deployed to assist, with the driver said to have pulled over and attempt to escape on foot.
He was however detained in a nearby garden, where he tried to hide.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 9.34pm last night, officers requested for an Audi A3 to stop in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield.
“When the car refused to stop for officers, a short pursuit ensued before the driver of the Audi got out of the vehicle and fled.
“He was detained a short time later by our officers after he was found hiding in the garden of a property.
“A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.”
A spokesperson for the NPAS (National Police Air Service) added: “At 9.45pm on Wednesday May 6, whilst already airborne, an NPAS aeroplane crew was deployed to the Sheffield area to assist South Yorkshire Police in the search for a suspect after a vehicle failed to stop for police.
“Total flying time on the task was four minutes.”