Two arrested after 90-minute police chase across three counties

Two men have been arrested after police were led on a 90-minute chase across three different force areas. The pursuit, which involved a police helicopter began following an attempted robbery.

A motorist reported that two people on a motorbike had blocked the road and threatened her with a knife in an attempt to get into her vehicle in Deansgate, Ellesmere Port, shortly before 2.45pm on Thursday (July 18).

The suspects fled the scene. Cheshire Police’s Roads and Crime Unit, along with armed patrols, attended. A chase began with a police helicopter crew guiding ground patrols.

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The pursuit lasted almost 90 minutes as cops travelled from Ellesmere Port into Merseyside, across to Chester, then onto Frodsham, crossed into North Wales, then back into Chester.

A stinger was deployed on Grovensor Street, Chester, and another on Nicholas Street, near Watergate Street, which led to the arrest of two suspects. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle; and affray. He was further arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault in relation to an unrelated matter.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving; theft of a motor vehicle; attempted robbery; and failing to stop. They both remain in custody.

Chief Inspector John Forshaw, of the Roads and Crime Unit said: “This was a great example of teamwork from different units across the force, each of which were pivotal in securing the arrests of two individuals who clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public.

“This pursuit crossed into three separate police force areas, however, thanks to our officers working together, we were able to keep up