Two men arrested in Portsmouth after fleeing police by driving stolen BMW the wrong way down one-way street
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Drugs were found in the car once it was searched
Two men have been arrested in Portsmouth after fleeing police driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
The pair drove away from officers after being spotted in the early hours on October 25 in Lawrence Road, Southsea. Their vehicle was spotted speeding down a on-way street in the wrong direction, bolting through a no entry sign.
Enquiries determined that the car was reported stolen in Kirpal Road on October 7. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said they received a report at 4.15pm of two men removing and changing the registration plates on a parked vehicle in Fawcett Road.
“Officers attended and arrested two men at the scene,” they added. “A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis.
“An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis. They were both bailed with conditions until January 25 while further enquiries are conducted.”
A picture of the stolen BMW was released on social media by police. it was recovered by officers. The force’s social media statement said: “Vehicle theft causes real disruption for owners. This recovery is one example of the work our officers do to tackle it.”