Police car in crash in Sjöbo

A police car has crashed into a fleeing car during a police chase in Sjöbo.
The driver, a 15-year-old boy, has been arrested.

During a police chase in Sjöbo, Scania, a police car has overtaken a fleeing car, according to early information to TV4 Nyheterna.

– They signaled a car to stop when it was suspected that the driver might be under the influence. But they refused to stop and the police began a pursuit, says police spokesperson Evelina Olsson.

Both cars were damaged in the collision, but no one has suffered any physical injuries.

Details: Five people are being hunted

According to the information, five people must have jumped out of the car and ran from the scene. During the Friday afternoon, they were chased by the police with the help of several dog patrols.

– The collision occurred on the outskirts of Sjöbo. There are both residential developments and industries and companies, says Evelina Olsson.

The driver, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested. He is suspected of illegal driving, minor drug offences, drugged driving and negligence in traffic.

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