Three arrested following theft of vehicle and collision

Three men have been arrested after a car suspected of being linked to the theft of another vehicle was involved in a collision in Hednesford.

We started an investigation after a Range Rover was stolen without keys from an address on Cannock Road in Burntwood at around 8pm on Friday (21 February).

Just after 8.10pm the next day (Saturday 22 February), a black Kia Niro believed to be linked to the theft failed to stop for our colleagues from West Midlands Police, near to Clarion Way in Cannock.

Following a short pursuit, it was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes being driven by a member of the public on Station Road, Hednesford.

West Midlands Ambulance Service and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.

The driver and two occupants of the Kia and the driver and single occupant of the Mercedes were taken to hospital. All injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

We have arrested three men, all from the Cannock area. They are:

A 32-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, failing to stop a vehicle when required by a constable, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis).

A 23-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, failing to stop a vehicle when required by a constable, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis).

A 19-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, failing to stop a vehicle when required by a constable, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (cannabis).

All three have been released on bail whilst our enquiries continue.

Anyone with information, or those with any relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage, can get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting incident 673 of 22 February, or by using Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.