Huge police response in Sheffield as chase ends with stolen van carrying gas cylinders hitting tree
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At least six police vehicles and a fire engine were spotted on Callow Drive in Gleadless this morning.
Police have this evening revealed the reason for the huge response.
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Hide AdA South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “We received reports at 11am today of a stolen red Ford Transit vehicle on Myrtle Road in Sheffield.
“Roads Policing Officers attended the area and after locating the vehicle requested the driver stopped. The driver failed to stop and a short pursuit commenced.
“The pursuit came to a stop following the vehicle colliding with a tree on Abney Road.
“The suspect, a 26-year-old man, fled the scene but was later detained by officers and arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He remains in police custody.”
She added that South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue had attended due to the vehicle carrying gas cylinders.