Driver arrested after crashing car '˜full of drugs and cash' in Peterborough street

A man who crashed his car in Peterborough city centre street has been arrested after drugs and cash were found in the vehicle.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Jan 2018, 16:25 BST

Updated 23rd Jan 2018, 16:27 BST

The crash happened on Padholme Road in the city today (Tuesday).

BCH Road Policing tweeted: “To wrap the shift up, our colleagues #1650 #2003 seize two further cars for no insurance. Whilst waiting for the cars to be recovered, a car drives past with the driver using his mobile. The car then fails to stop ✋ and a pursuit ensues. The driver crashes into railings.

“The driver is detained after a short chase. Car is full of drugs and cash. Driver is arrested failing to stop, supply of drugs, drug driving and dangerous driving. Great way to end the shift.”

A police spokesman confirmed a 24-year-old man from London was arrested at 1.15pm today and was still in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.