Two people were arrested in Swindon yesterday (30/6) after a vehicle was spotted driving on the wrong side of the road.
Shortly before 2pm, a Seat vehicle was spotted by colleagues from Avon and Somerset constabulary being driven on cloned registration plates on the M32 in Bristol.
The vehicle left the M4 at junction 16 and headed towards Swindon town centre but was seen to swerve to the wrong side of the dual carriageway travelling towards oncoming traffic.
Fortunately, the vehicle did not collide with other vehicles however it mounted the grass verge and the occupants fled into Blagrove Industrial Estate. Two men were quickly located by officers in the area.
- A 20-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
- A 23-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking without consent, failing to stop, dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified.
Both were taken to Gablecross custody and have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220068150.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
