Man arrested for drug possession after police pursuit in Banbury

Vehicle spotted by police in Banbury town centre
Man arrested for multiple offences after police pursuit in BanburyMan arrested for multiple offences after police pursuit in Banbury
Man arrested for multiple offences after police pursuit in Banbury

Thames Valley Police arrested arrested a 23-year-old man for multiple offences after a police pursuit in Banbury during the early morning hours of today, Sunday May 8.

The incident started after two police officers on patrol of the Banbury town centre ‘spotted a vehicle known for class A drug supply.’

The vehicle failed to stop and sped off at high speed out of town along the Oxford Road.

The officers initiated a pursuit with the vehicle which was followed onto the Timms Estate.

Police made the the arrest with help from officers with the Incident Crime Response (ICR) Team 2 Banbury and the TVP Roads Policing Unit.

Police took a 23-year-old man into custody for failing to stop, dangerous driving, possession of class A and concerned in the supply of drugs.

The suspect’s vehicle has also been seized during the incident.

No further details were immediately available.