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Two police officers hospitalised after 'chase' as boy, 16, charged with multiple offences

The incident happened shortly after 1pm on Thursday

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Byron Grove in Grimsby.
Byron Grove in Grimsby. Picture: Google

By Alex Storey

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after two police officers were left injured during an alleged chase.

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Officers were alerted to a car being stolen near Byron Grove in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, on Thursday afternoon.

The vehicle was reportedly pursued, but the chase came to an end when it allegedly ploughed into a marked police motor.

Two officers were injured and taken to hospital for treatment as the boy was arrested and charged with several offences including dangerous driving, possession of a class C drug, theft, and driving without a licence.

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He was also charged with multiple other offences including taking a motor vehicle.

A spokesperson from Humberside Police said: "At around 1pm officers received reports of a car being stolen, resulting in a pursuit.

"The car then allegedly collided with a marked police vehicle, resulting in both vehicles coming to a stop and two officers being taken to hospital to receive treatment for injuries."

The teen was remanded in custody and will appear in court at a later date.