Car crash outside Casino's in Rochester on New Year's Day sees teenager from Leysdown arrested
15:00, 02 January 2020
updated: 12:40, 03 January 2020
A driver has been arrested after crashing into a car outside a nightclub on New Year's Day.
The teenager failed to stop for police outside the Casino's venue in Rochester in the early hours of the new year.
Police are now appealing for footage of the incident and witnesses after the Ford Fiesta was spotted allegedly being driven dangerously in Blue Boar Lane at 3.20am.
The force says officers requested for the vehicle to stop but it is reported the driver failed to comply and then hit another car, understood to be a taxi.
A witness said they saw "about a dozen officers" chasing the car which collided with a taxi.
"The police did a good job though, this could’ve ended worse than it did," said Sharlie Jaye.
"The police did a good job though, this could’ve ended worse" - Sharlie Jaye
An investigation is now underway.
A 19-year-old, from Leysdown on Sheppey, was arrested in connection with the incident.
Footage of the aftermath of the crash
He has been released on bail until January 24 while police conduct further inquiries.
Police spokesman Richard Spillett said: "Anyone with any footage of the incident or information about what happened is asked to call Kent Police."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01474 366149, quoting reference number 46/228/20, or the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111 or by completing an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org
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