Romford man arrested after police chase near Sudbury

A Romford man has been detained after a police chase in Suffolk <i>(Image: Lucy Taylor)</i>
A Romford man has been detained after a police chase in Suffolk (Image: Lucy Taylor)
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A 21-year-old man from Romford was arrested after a police chase near a Suffolk town. 

Officers spotted a car travelling with suspected cloned plates in Castle Hedingham on Saturday evening (October 28). 

After a pursuit, the car was stopped in Nunnery Street, Castle Hedingham, at about 11pm. 

A number of people got out of the vehicle, police said, and threats were allegedly made towards officers. 

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Items, including balaclavas, wire cutters and latex gloves, were seized during a search of the vehicle. 

A 21-year-old man, from Romford, was detained and taken into custody for questioning on suspicion of going equipped to steal, failing to stop when directed, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.

Chief inspector Ella Latham said: “We work proactively to tackle burglary and theft, ensuring that we keep a close watch on our communities and act where suspicious circumstances arise.

“This response involved resources from several teams to ensure the pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion.”

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