A driver crashed into a police car after a chase through the Wirral, Merseyside Police has said. The force was called at around 7.50pm on Wednesday, June 10, after a car was seen being driven erratically on Croft Drive in Caldy.
The suspect reportedly fled the area when police arrived, leading officers on a chase through the Wirral. Police said the driver then crashed with a police car on Cornelius Drive in Pensby, before driving off from the scene of the crash. Police stopped the fleeing car with a stock stick near Arrowe Brook Road and the driver attempted to run away. He was detained nearby.
A 26-year-old man from Liscard has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted section 18, dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, failing to stop, criminal damage and section 18 assault. He remains in custody.
Two officers were assessed at the scene of the crash. One suffered an arm injury and the other was unharmed. Police dogs Ike and Dobbie were also inside the car at the time of the crash. Both dogs were uninjured.
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Stephenson said
“This was incredibly reckless by the driver who not only failed to stop for police but also endangered the safety of other road users through his erratic driving. During the incident, other drivers had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. He collided with a police car and finally went through a fence near to residential properties before coming to a stop.”
“There would have been a number of motorists and pedestrians who witnessed this incident, so please come forward if you have any information to assist our ongoing investigation. Although we have a man in custody, we are still looking to speak to anyone who could assist.”
“I also want to thank residents who came out of their homes and assisted our officers following the collision. Your support for them is appreciated and would have no doubt brought them comfort after they were involved in a serious collision. It’s only through sheer luck that they weren’t more seriously injured.”
“There were also two police dogs inside the car and they were checked over by a vet and thankfully uninjured.”
If you witnessed the incident or have any information, call 101 or DM police on social media @MerPolCC quoting log number 993 of June 10.
