Two men have been arrested after a pursuit on the A64 near York.

At about 6.10pm on Monday 23 April 2018, a black Toyota Auris failed to stop for officers on the A64 near Tadcaster.

North Yorkshire Police officers pursed the vehicle along the A64 eastbound into York and then back onto the A64 westbound, deploying a ‘stinger’ device and making tactical contact with the car. It came to a stop and the two men inside were arrested. The westbound carrigaeway was closed for some time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

A 24-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, dangerous driving, drug driving and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

A 21-year-old man from Bradford was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.

Courtesy of North Yorkshire Police