'Stolen' Ford Focus rams police car before crashing into two other vehicles

A man has been arrested after a suspected stolen car was rammed into a police vehicle. The Ford Focus driver made off from officers who attempted to pull them over on May Street in Bloxwich, Walsall.

A police car was then rammed before the Ford collided with two other vehicles. One woman, who was in one of the hit cars, was taken to hospital for checks following the incident at around 3.10pm on Tuesday, October 29.

The car was then found parked nearby and a 38-year-old man was detained by police. He was arrested on suspicion of robbery, dangerous driving, failing to stop and theft and remains in police custody.

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "A man has been arrested in Walsall after a car was stolen. Officers attempted to stop a suspected stolen car on May Street in Bloxwich at around 3.10pm yesterday (Tues).

"The Ford Focus made off from officers before ramming another police car and hitting two other cars. The driver made off from the car before being detained a short distance away.

"A woman from one of the cars that was hit, was taken to hospital to be checked over. A Ford Focus, suspected of being stolen was found parked up nearby.

"A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery, dangerous driving, failing to stop and theft and remains in police custody."

They continued: "We know the impact of vehicle crime on our communities and we'll continue to identify and arrest suspects. Enquiries are ongoing any anyone with information is asked to get I touch via Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 3075 of 29 Oct."

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