Teenage Boy and Man Arrested after Operation Spotlight Checks

A teenage boy and a man were arrested on Sunday 7^th July as officers carried out Operation Spotlight drink and drug driving checks in Stockton.

Around 9:45am, a vehicle made off from Matrix Team officers after being signalled to stop in a parking area for roadside drink and drug driving checks. The Vauxhall Astra was pursued, and collided with street furniture until the damage caused to the vehicle brought it to a natural stop.

Two males fled from the vehicle on foot and were chased before being detained a short time later.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs, failing to stop, driving without a licence and driving with no insurance. He was later bailed whilst enquiries continue.

A 33-year-old man, a passenger in the same vehicle, was wanted on warrant and remanded in custody to appear in court.

Operation Spotlight continues throughout July, targeting the ‘fatal four’; the four main causes of fatal and serious collisions, and paying particular attention to those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

For more information on Operation Spotlight, go to: Operation Spotlight Takes Place Throughout July | Cleveland Police