2 injured as police chase ends in crash as car goes wrong way around Bardills Roundabout on A52

Two people were injured after a police chase ended in a crash when a car went the wrong war around one of Nottinghamshire's busiest roundabouts. Nottinghamshire Police has finally released details on the incident which happened on Saturday, October 26 after repeated requests from Nottinghamshire Live.

The force said officers spotted a Volkswagen Tiguan in the Bilborough Road area of Nottingham, which was suspected 'to have been involved in criminality', just after 10.30pm. They followed the car and illuminated their lights but it reportedly failed to stop.

The Tiguan is said to have carried on at speed, passed through red lights, overtook other road users, and went the wrong way around a roundabout during the pursuit before it was involved in a collision with two other cars at the Bardills Roundabout, police said.

The Tiguan, which also collided with a traffic light, was abandoned following the collision. The driver allegedly fled the scene and ran into nearby gardens.

The collision resulted in two people - a man and a woman in a Kia Ceed - suffering bruising. The woman also suffered a cut to her shin. They were taken to hospital and treated for their injuries.

Officers continued to search for the suspect on foot, aided by the police drone and helicopter, but he wasn’t located. The A52 was closed while emergency services attended the scene, contractors carried out repairs, and vehicles were recovered. The road fully reopened at 6am on Sunday, October 26.

A 30-year-old-man was arrested on Thursday, November 7, on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road accident, and failing to report an accident. He was subsequently released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.