Teen driver, 17, arrested in Otley after 100mph high-speed chase in ‘stolen Jaguar’
A teenage driver has been arrested after police were led on a high-speed chase across parts of Yorkshire.
The 17-year-old boy was detained after officers took part in a pursuit along the A65 from Skipton to Otley. Officers were initially called to reports of a stolen Jaguar in Selby.
During the chase, which went via Ilkley, the car reached speeds of more than 100mph, police have said. The chase came to an end in the Leeds market town of Otley, and the teenager was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary, failing to stop for police, criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and resisting arrest.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We’ve located a suspected stolen Jaguar this morning (March 10) just over an hour after it was reported missing by its owner from an address in Selby.
“Officers from our Roads Policing Group attempted to intercept the vehicle at approximately 9.20am, prompting a pursuit that reached speeds of more than 100mph along the A65 from Skipton to Otley, travelling via Ilkley.
“Several specialist units were sent to the area to help intercept the vehicle along with our colleagues from West Yorkshire Police.
“The driver, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary, failing to stop for police, criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and resisting arrest. He currently remains in police custody.
“Thankfully, no members of the public were injured. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation while Bridge Street in Otley was temporarily blocked.
“To those who believe they can act in this way without consequence: you are mistaken, there are no borders for us. We will use every specialist resource available to identify you, stop you, and bring you into custody.”