Stanks Drive Swarcliffe: Police continue hunt for driver after Mercedes smashes into parked cars in Leeds

Police continue to hunt for the driver of a crashed Mercedes in Leeds.

The crash occurred after a car failed to stop for officers when requested to do so.

Here’s everything we know so far...

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The crash occurred after a car failed to stop for officers when requested to do so. | Google/NW

What happened?

A Mercedes AMG coupe reportedly failed to stop for officers when requested to do so.

The car then crashed into five other cars, which were parked and unattended at the time.

Where and when did this happen?

Police attempted to stop the vehicle on Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe at around 9.08pm on Friday night (November 29).

Was anyone injured?

Three occupants were detained at the scene with one taken to hospital, where they received treatment for minor injuries before being released.

Has anyone been arrested?

West Yorkshire Police enquiries are ongoing in order to trace the driver.

No further update has been provided at this stage.

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