Two men arrested following Ripon pursuit

Two men have been arrested following a pursuit in the Ripon area last night (28 July 2022). 

Officers were patrolling in Ripon around 11.30pm last night when they spotted a black Hyundai 4x4 vehicle driving erratically on Marshall Way. Officers attempted to bring it to a stop, but it quickly made off from the scene. 

A pursuit ensued, with the occupants throwing several items from the vehicle as they continued to evade police. 

The vehicle came to a stop, and the occupants ran from the vehicle.

One man was initially arrested and officers and specialist search teams, including the NPAS helicopter, were then able to locate another occupant of the vehicle who was also arrested.

The Hyundai is suspected stolen and was seized by officers. A number of items were seized from the vehicle, as well as those which were thrown out during the pursuit, which are also suspected stolen property. 

A man in his 30's was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop and going equipped for burglary.

A man in his 20's was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, failing to stop and going equipped for theft.

Both men remain in police custody at this time. 

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