The recovered stolen cars. Pic - West Midlands Police TWO men were arrested as police recovered two stolen cars yesterday (Sunday). Officers from Brierley Hill Police Station returned a Honda Civic to its owner in Wordsley after it was stolen. A Renault stolen from Wombourne was also spotted by officers on patrol in Kingswinford who blocked in the car and detained a passenger on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. The driver, who attempted to flee, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a constable, dangerous driving, disqualified driving and theft of a motor vehicle after he was found hiding at the back of the Co-op.
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and other motoring offences after a high speed police chase in Dudley yesterday. Officers from Brierley Hill Police Station gave chase after a suspicious vehicle made off at speed while they were on patrol in Dudley on Saturday December 19. During the pursuit the car collided with a kerb and fence, puncturing one of the tyres, Dudley PC Jamie Follows said. The chase, however, continued until the vehicle gave up and officers arrested the driver in Selborne Road at around 2.45pm. The car was also seized. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said a man has since been charged with dangerous driving, having no insurance, driving other than in accordance with a licence, failing to stop and obstructing a police officer.
Man arrested in connection with Dudley robbery POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a Dudley town centre robbery. The man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon and was today (Thursday December 17) in custody. Officers from Brierley Hill Police Station also recovered a weapon, pictured, as part of their investigation – part of West Midlands Police force s Operation Guardian patrols. The town centre robbery happened in Bird Cage Walk at around 6pm on Sunday December 13. Police say enquiries continue.
Man arrested in Stourbridge on suspicion of motor vehicle theft A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after police caught him driving onto the car park at Stourbridge Football Club. Officers from Brierley Hill Police Station spotted a suspicious car while on patrol on the evening of Wednesday December 16 and followed it as it drove onto the car park at the War Memorial Football Ground in Amblecote. The driver was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and driving offences and police seized the car which was believed to have been stolen.
Machete thrown from truck during Dudley police chase A MACHETE was thrown from a flat bed truck as it raced to get away from police in hot pursuit in a Dudley road chase. Officers from Brierley Hill Police Station pursued the truck but had to abandon the chase due to the risk to the public. A machete was thrown from the vehicle during the chase, Dudley PC Jamie Follows said. The weapon was later seized by officers who also found the truck abandoned in Farthings Lane, Dudley, at around 12.4am on Tuesday December 15.