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    Two men arrested after police pursuit in Ripon

    by Calvin Robinson

    | 29 Jul, 2022
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    North Yorkshire Police pursued a 4x4 Hyundai through Ripon last night after it failed to stop.

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    Two men has been arrested following a police pursuit through Ripon.

    Officers pursued a black 4x4 Hyundai after it failed to stop on Marshall Way in the city at 11.30pm last night.

    The car stopped after a short pursuit and officers arrested one man, but several other men fled.

    A North Yorkshire Police statement added that officers and specialist search teams, including the NPAS helicopter, remained in the area to locate the men.

    Another man was arrested following a search of the area.

    A police statement added:

    “The Hyundai is suspected stolen and was seized by officers. A number of items were seized from the vehicle, as well as those which were thrown out during the pursuit, which are also suspected stolen property.
    “A man in his 30's was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop and going equipped for burglary.
    “A man in his 20's was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, failing to stop and going equipped for theft.
    “Both men remain in police custody at this time.”