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Motorist arrested in Mildenhall for dangerous and drug driving released under investigation after police chase




A motorist has been released under investigation pending further inquiries after being arrested for dangerous and drug driving in a Suffolk town.

The 21-year-old driver allegedly failed to stop for police in Mildenhall yesterday at 10.15am, before crashing into a parked car in Peterhouse Close and running away.

Officers surrounded the area to locate the man who was found at his home where he failed a drug swipe.

A driver was arrested yesterday on suspicion of dangerous and drug driving after being chased by police in Mildenhall. Picture: Mildenhall Police / iStock
A driver was arrested yesterday on suspicion of dangerous and drug driving after being chased by police in Mildenhall. Picture: Mildenhall Police / iStock

According to a spokesperson for Suffolk Police, the man was arrested for failing to stop for police, failing to report a road traffic incident, dangerous driving and drug related crimes.

He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning and has been released under investigation.