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Teenagers arrested in stolen car and under the influence of drink or drugs after police pursuit from Coventry to Bedworth

Coventry Editorial 7th Mar, 2023   0

TWO TEENAGE boys were arrested after being caught in a stolen car in Bedworth.

Police spotted the car in Holbrook Lane, Coventry, on Friday night and tried to stop it.

A pursuit ensued and ended in Bedworth.

The pair tried to flee but were caught – one in Coventry Road and the other in Longford Road.

A 15-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, burglary, driving without a licence or insurance, failing to stop, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of a motor vehicle.

A 17-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, and burglary.




Both boys have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.