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Stanningley Bypass: Arrests made in Leeds after police chase, car crash and class A drugs discovery

A police chase led to a dramatic crash near Stanningley Bypass this week.

Police arrested the driver of a silver Volkswagen Scirocco just before 9pm on Wednesday evening following the crash, also finding class A drugs in the vehicle. The driver of the other car, a Nissan Juke, received only minor injuries.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police read: “At 8.44pm yesterday, a silver Volkswagen Scirocco was seen in the Swinnow area of Leeds and failed to stop for police when requested.

“Roads policing unit officers then engaged in a pursuit. The Volkswagen left the A647 Stanningley Bypass and was involved in a collision with a red Nissan Juke in Richardshaw Lane.

The crash took place where Stanningley Bypass meets Richardshaw Lane.placeholder image
The crash took place where Stanningley Bypass meets Richardshaw Lane.

“The female driver of the Nissan received minor injuries. The Volkswagen driver, a 25-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. A quantity of suspected Class A drugs was recovered. The driver and his passenger, a 19-year-old man, were both arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. Both men remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing.”

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