Police chase leads to arrests in Loughborough

Officers from the force’s Roads Policing Unit were on mobile patrol in the area of Ashby Road, Loughborough, at around 2.45 pm when they requested for a black Astra car to stop.

The car was reported to have initially stopped but it was then driven off at speed.

Police followed the car until it was abandoned nearby, in the area of Barnsdale Close, and the two people inside reportedly ran from the vehicle.

At the same time, a robbery was reported and officers suspected that the vehicle was linked to the report.

After a foot chase in the area of Barnsdale Close, two men were arrested.

A 33-year-old man, of Loughborough, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and failing to stop.

A 30-year-old man, of Loughborough, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and failing a roadside breath test.

The investigation remains ongoing by Loughborough CID and both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.