Two arrested after car fails to stop for police

Two men have been arrested and remain in police custody following a police pursuit across Melton overnight.

Residents were awoken by numerous sirens in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) while the incident unfolded.

Police have now confirmed that two men have been arrested after a car failed to stop for officers.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: " Just before 9.45pm, officers came across a car which was believed to be on cloned plates in Derby Road, Loughborough.

The driver of the car failed to stop for police and made off. Shortly after 12.45am, it was seen in Burton Road, Melton Mowbray and again failed to stop for police."

"A pursuit was authorised, during which items were thrown from the car. It was later found abandoned in New Ashby Road in Loughborough."

The car was spotted driving at speed through the streets of Melton along Edendale Road, East Avenue and Asfordby Road before heading back to the Loughborough area.

The spokesperson added: "Two men aged 24 and 21 were located nearby and arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. They remain in custody and an investigation is continuing."

It's the second police pursuit in recent weeks after one was brought to an end in Melton earlier this month.