Two arrested following teamwork by police units in Salisbury

Saturday, 13 January 2024 00:00

Wiltshire Police arrested two men on suspicion of various offences following teamwork by different police units in Salisbury on Thursday (11th January).

Police officers on the ground, a police dog and officers in a helicopter combined to track down the two men.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said, "At around 8.30 pm on Thursday evening, a Toyota Prius, which had been stolen from London in August, came to the attention of our officers in the Salisbury area.

"Officers tracked the vehicle on the A36 towards Wilton; however, it made off after ramming a police vehicle.

"The vehicle was then tracked to Adlam Way where it was located abandoned.

"The two suspects from the vehicle were tracked by Police Dog Skye before being located hiding in a garden by the National Police Air Service.

"Two men, aged 20 and 19, from Salisbury were arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent, failing to stop for police, and dangerous driving.

"One of the men was further arrested for drug driving after failing a drugs wipe.
They remain in custody for questioning."

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