TWO men have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit that ended in Bedworth on Sunday (September 3).
Local officers were informed Northamptonshire Police were in pursuit of a suspected stolen van driving dangerously down the M1 near Junction 16, with the pursuit continuing on the M6 Northbound.
The vehicle is alleged to have travelled at high speeds the wrong way down the A444 before taking the exit towards Newtown Road in Bedworth and colliding with a car coming the other way.
A motorbike which is alleged to have been stolen, was also reported to be inside the van.
David Mumford, 39, of Coton Road, Nuneaton was arrested and later charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, possession of cannabis, driving without insurance, and receiving stolen goods.
He will appear before Warwick Crown Court on October 3.
Simon Upton, 40, of Shaftsbury Avenue, Keresley End was also arrested and charged with attempting to possess cocaine and possession of cannabis and will appear in Warwickshire Magistrates Court on October 6.
