A MAN in his 40s was arrested following an alleged burglary, crash and police chase in the early hours. 

At around 3am today, June 17, police were called to reports of a burglary along Butts Road in Salisbury.

Officers conducted searches of the area and attempted to stop a Skoda Superb.

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The vehicle failed to stop for officers and crashed with a Ford Transit van. Damage was caused to a wall as a result.

The driver then fled the scene on foot but was located in a garden along Castle Road.

Further enquiries found that the Skoda had been stolen from an address in Avon Terrace earlier in the evening.

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, failing to stop following a collision, dangerous driving, burglary (two counts), drug driving and aggravated vehicle taking.

He was taken to Melksham custody for questioning.

Detective inspector Dean Garvin of Salisbury CID said: “After some quick-thinking by our community policing teams, detectives are now investigating a number of burglaries that took place overnight.

"I am pleased to report that one man has been arrested and is currently in custody.

"Enquiries are continuing – if you have any information either related to the two burglaries already reported, or you are aware of any suspicious activity overnight in the Salisbury area, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can call 101 and ask to speak with Salisbury CID, quoting crime reference number 54220062630.

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