Teenagers arrested after helicopter deployed to Derbyshire police chase involving stolen bikes
A National Police Air Service helicopter has been deployed to help with the chase.
Four teenage boys have been arrested following a Derbyshire police chase involving a helicopter.
The incident took place in Alfreton on Tuesday, October 27, following a report that a stolen motorbike had been seen driving dangerously in the area.
Soon police spotted a number of people on four motorbikes at Long Meadow Road.
The vehicles initially drove away at speed, but two of the bikes were seen again in Rodgers Lane.
A police chase, involving a National Police Air Service helicopter, followed.
Officers caught up with two bikes in The Chine in South Normanton and four teenage boys, aged 12,15, 16 and 17, were arrested in connection with the incident.
Additionally, the 12-year-old boy was arrested for possession of CS Gas and the 17-year-old for possession of a bladed article.
A third bike was found abandoned in Rodgers Lane.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “The boys, aged 12,15, 16 and 17, were arrested following a report that a stolen motorbike had been seen driving dangerously in the Alfreton area.
“Officers attended and spotted a number of people on four motorbikes in Long Meadow Road, who then sped off.
“Two of the bikes were then seen again by officers in Rodgers Lane and a pursuit ensued.
“With the support of the National Police Air Service helicopter, officers caught up with these two bikes in The Chine, South Normanton and the boys were arrested.
“The 12-year-old boy was additionally arrested for possession of CS Gas and the 17-year-old for possession of a bladed article.
“A third bike was later found abandoned in Rodgers Lane.
“We’d urge anyone with concerns about anti-social bike use, or potential stolen vehicles to report it to us.”
Anyone who has concerns about bike use, is asked report the incidents to Derbyshire police using one of the following methods:
Website – use the online contact form; Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; or phone – call 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.