Police stinger stops car towing suspected stolen caravan in Leeds

POLICE used a stinger device to stop a car towing a suspected stolen caravan in a Leeds village

North Yorkshire Police said the caravan was being towed by a car on false number plates which failed to stop for police near Sherburn in Elmet just after 9.30pm last night. (Thurs Nov 2)

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Police said the suspected stolen caravan was only running on two wheels.

The car and caravan were stopped after a stinger spike strip was deployed near Selby and one person was arrested.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace the caravan's owner.

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