Police arrest driver of stolen van after high-speed chase along M1 in Derbyshire

The driver of a stolen van was arrested by Derbyshire Police yesterday morning – after leading them on a pursuit along the M1.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 17th Aug 2022, 11:13 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2022, 11:14 BST
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At around 5.45am on Tuesday, August 16, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit spotted a stolen van on the M1.

The driver attempted to flee and officers pursued him north towards J34 at Meadowhall, Sheffield – before the DRPU used containment tactics to bring the vehicle to a halt.

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Officers then discovered that the motorist had been disqualified from driving. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of the theft of the van, along with driving offences.