Teenage driver in Barnsley rams into TWO police vehicles in attempt to avoid arrest
Two teenagers have been arrested after a driver attempted to flee from cops by ramming into police cars.
On Saturday, January 24, officers from Barnsley North East neighbourhood policing team were on patrol when they noticed a car with occupants inside wearing face coverings and gloves.
Believing the activity to be suspicious, South Yorkshire Police said the officers used local knowledge and instincts to travel towards an area where vehicles are often abandoned.
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They spotted the vehicle parked up on Boulderbridge Lane, and pulled their marked car in front of it, with a second unmarked police car parking behind it.
However, before they could approach, the driver attempted to flee, ramming into both police vehicles as he tried to make his escape.
Officers responded and were able to arrest both occupants.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Suspecting the driver may be driving while under the influence, officers requested a roadside drugs wipe, which came up with a positive result for cannabis.
“The driver, a 19-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, dangerous driving, criminal damage, driving with no licence and no insurance, and theft of a motor vehicle.
“The passenger, a 19-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drugs and theft of a motor vehicle.”
Both teenagers have been bailed as police enquiries continue.