Two men were arrested after a driver rammed into police vehicles and turned backwards on the A1 while trying to avoid arrest.
A delivery truck suspected of being involved in an attempted theft was discovered yesterday (Saturday) by Newark-based officers who followed him as he pulled into the A1 driveway heading north.
The van driver then backed into the police car and caused damage before driving off.
Two men were arrested after the incident. Stock Image (53278317)
The officers followed the van, which was later seen in Ollerton, before the driver transferred it to another police car and drove off again.
The van was then driven backwards on the A1 southbound. The police gave up their pursuit because of public safety concerns.
The car finally came to a stop shortly after 5.45 p.m. after a collision with a car on the A1.
The driver was hospitalized and her injuries are not currently considered to be serious.
It is believed that another member of the public vehicle was also caught in the van during the incident and caused damage.
No other injuries were reported.
A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, attempted theft of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
Nottinghamshire Police Department Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan said: “This has been an excellent team effort from several police units, all of which have worked together to investigate this dangerous incident.
“Citizens’ lives were at risk and the incident could have had serious consequences for many people.
“Nottinghamshire Police take all dangerous driving incidents very seriously and will take proactive action against all drivers who commit such crimes.
“Not only does it seriously endanger the driver and potential passengers, it also endangers the public – the cost can be fatal.”
