Two men arrested after half hour police chase through Clay Cross and North Wingfield

Two men were arrested following a half hour police chase through Clay Cross and North Wingfield in the early hours.
By Steve Jones
Published 5th Feb 2021, 19:59 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2021, 20:53 BST
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Officers on duty in Clay Cross noticed a suspicious vehicle on Tupton Road at around 4.25am on Friday.

The white Seat Ibiza passed them and failed to stop, resulting in a pursuit, a Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said.

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The car was eventually stopped on St Lawrence Road, North Wingfield and the two occupants were arrested.

The white Seat Ibiza was eventually stopped on St Lawrence Road.The white Seat Ibiza was eventually stopped on St Lawrence Road.
The white Seat Ibiza was eventually stopped on St Lawrence Road.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Clay Cross, was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, criminal damage and drug driving.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A 22-year-old passenger in the car has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class A drug, after a quantity of suspected cocaine was found.

Jordan Piper, of North Street, Clay Cross is due to appear at Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on 29 March.