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Mini Cooper mounts roundabout in Watling Street, Dartford, after police pursuit on Christmas Day

13:36, 27 December 2018

updated: 18:03, 27 December 2018

A stolen vehicle ended up on top of a roundabout on Christmas Day after it made off from police.

Police received reports of a stolen car following a burglary in Caspian Way, Swanscombe, at around 9.30pm on Christmas Eve.

They were alerted to a car matching the description being seen near Shepherds Lane, Dartford, the next day at around 3.30pm.

A stolen car ended up on top of a roundabout on Christmas Day. Picture: @kentpoliceroads (6224633)
A stolen car ended up on top of a roundabout on Christmas Day. Picture: @kentpoliceroads (6224633)

Officers followed the vehicle before it tried to make off. They pursued the car.

The Mini Cooper was left on top of a roundabout in Watling Street five minutes later.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of burglary nearby and has been released under investigation.

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