Two arrested after police chase ends in multi-vehicle crash in Leeds

Two people have been arrested after a suspected drug deal led to a police chase and a multi-vehicle crash in Leeds.

At just after 9pm last night, an Audi Q7 was being chased by police after failing to stop when it crashed into two other cars on Stanningley Road in Armley.

The car had been pursued after being spotted in a suspected drug deal on Town Street a few moments earlier. Luckily, no one was injured in the crash.

The police chase ended in a three-vehicle crash on Stanningley Road.placeholder image
The police chase ended in a three-vehicle crash on Stanningley Road. | Google

On searching the vehicle, police found “significant” quantities of cocaine and cannabis.

The driver, a 35-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

A passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Both remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing.

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