Driver crashed into traffic lights while fleeing police pursuit in Leeds
A driver smashed into a traffic light after a police pursuit in Leeds.
Members of the North East Leeds NPT were on patrol when they noticed a grey Vauxhall Corsa seemingly speeding up after spotting them.
The force, on its Facebook page, said they then were in pursuit of the vehicle after it refused to stop before the car crashed into a traffic light on Scott Hall Road.
Officers said on searching the vehicle, following the incident on January 5, numerous wraps of brown powder were found on the front passenger.
In their post they said: “As a result, the passenger was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, and possession of cannabis.
“He has been remanded into custody awaiting the next hearing at the end of January.
“The driver was also charged with dangerous driving, drive otherwise than in accordance with a licence, drive without insurance and failing to stop.
“He also faces court in a couple of weeks.”
North East Leeds NPT Temporary Inspector Adam Harper said: “We are pleased to have intercepted another drug deal and ultimately eliminated a source of drug dealing from the city of Leeds.
“We have also removed a dangerous driver from the roads, preventing future accidents or injuries.
“At North East Leeds NPT our ultimate goal remains clear: reduce crime, protect the vulnerable and reassure the public.”