Two arrested and police officer injured following multiple collision in Solihull

Earlier today (Monday 3rd October) police were called to the ESSO petrol station on Coventry Road in Solihull, following reports of a suspected fuel theft and a collision between a Blue Toyota Yaris and a White Citroen DS.

A passenger from the Citroen, a 27-year-old pregnant woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Her condition is described as stable.

Officers sighted the offending vehicle a short time later, however the driver rammed the patrol car and drove off – before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot with the passenger.

The police helicopter tracked the movements of the occupants. They were picked up and arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, a series of bilkings and an attempted wounding.

The driver has additionally been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

Both remain in police custody.

An officer responding to the emergency was unfortunately involved in a collision with a Fiat 500 on Wagon Lane at the junction with Coventry Road and has been taken to hospital with a fractured hand.

The driver of the car, who was the sole-occupant of the Fiat was also taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.

If you witnessed the incident or have ANY information, please call 101 and quote 796 03/10/2016

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