Stolen car chased in Tingley, Leeds before ramming into police officers

A stolen car which was pursued in Tingley was caught after the driver decided to ram into the police officers.

Police chased the driver for a short time before ramming into the police car on Saturday, March 9.

A stolen car which was pursued in Tingley was caught after the driver decided to ram into the police officers. Photo credit: West Yorkshire Policeplaceholder image
A stolen car which was pursued in Tingley was caught after the driver decided to ram into the police officers. Photo credit: West Yorkshire Police

The driver then fled the scene on foot.

West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit said on Twitter: "Stolen vehicle recovered after short pursuit in Tingley, where the driver thought it would be a good idea to ram officers.

"Driver made off on foot but will be visiting our accommodation very soon."

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