Men arrested after vehicle rams police car following suspected burglary in Hampton, Peterborough

Two men have been arrested after a police car was rammed following reports of a suspected burglary in Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Police said the incident happened at a building site in Hampton.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Last night (October 25) at about 7.30pm we received reports of a suspected burglary in progress at the construction site at the end of Aqua Drive in Hampton Water.

“Our roads policing officers located a vehicle leaving the site, however it failed to stop, ramming their car in the process and made off through Yaxley towards the A1M.

“After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped on the A1M near Norman Cross, resulting in two men, aged 20 and 46, being arrested on suspicion of non-dwelling burglary.

“The 46-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

“Both remain in custody with us at Huntingdon Police Station.”