A SUSPECTED burglar from Southampton has been arrested after a police chase.

Officers attempted to flag down a car on Wimpson Lane, but it failed to stop.

They pursued the vehicle to Hardwicke Close and found the driver nearby.

The car was seized, along with a large pickaxe and an electric drill found behind the driver’s seat.

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Following the chase on Thursday afternoon, a 24-year-old man from the city has been was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving; theft of a motor vehicle; failing to stop for police; going equipped for burglary; using a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance; burglary dwelling and theft; assault occasioning actual bodily harm; and burglary dwelling – with intent to steal.

He remains in custody at the time of writing. 

Witnesses should call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44220156036.

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