A teenager has been arrested following a police chase in Enniskillen which saw a car lodged in a garden shed.
The 15-year-old was arrested on Sunday evening in the Co Fermanagh town following the pursuit after police say he failed to stop when asked to do so on Frith’s Pass.
The vehicle then made its way through Gaol Square before driving on to Irvinestown Road and Lakeside Avenue. Police, with the help of air support, located the vehicle and the teen, who had made off from the car.
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He was then arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance and failing to stop for police. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
“Police have made an arrest following a vehicle pursuit in Enniskillen on Sunday, 21st August, evening.” a police spokesperson said.
Inspector Brown said: “Officers were on patrol when a vehicle was observed on Frith’s Pass acting suspiciously around 5.15pm.
“The driver was spoken to and told to remove the keys from the ignition, however, he made off through Gaol Square, failing to stop for Police.
“A police pursuit with assistance from our Air Support Unit commenced onto the Irvinestown Road and Lakeside Avenue where the vehicle came to a stop.
“The occupants then made off on foot. Officers subsequently located and detained a 15-year-old-male who had made off from the vehicle.
“He was arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences, including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance and failing to stop for police.
“The male has since been released on bail, pending further police enquires.”
Police would appeal to anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident to get in touch by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1451 of 21/08/22.
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