A man has been arrested after stealing a black BMW car and then crashing it into a fence.
The suspect was driving a black Nissan Juke that was involved in a crash with a blue Volkswagen Polo on Capesthorne Road, Warrington, shortly before 6.30am.
The 39-year-old then threatened another motorist at the scene, who was driving a black BMW, and stole the car.
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After making off with the BMW, the suspect crashed into a fence on Poplars Avenue, which is just off Capesthorne Road.
Police arrested the man on suspicion of affray, robbery, drink driving and failing to stop following a collision, is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.
Officers have reported that no one suffered any serious injuries during the incident.
A Cheshire police spokesperson told the ECHO : "Shortly before 6.30am on Friday 20 August police were called to reports of a collision on Capesthorne Road, Warrington.
"The incident involved a black Nissan Juke and a blue Volkswagen Polo.
"The driver of the Nissan threatened another motorist at the scene and stole black BMW, which subsequently collided with a fence on Poplars Avenue.
"A 39-year-old man from Warrington has was subsequently arrested on Winwick Road in connection with the incident.
"The man, who was arrested on suspicion of affray, robbery, drink driving and failing to stop following a collision, is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.
"There are no reports of any serious injuries."
