Manhunt launched for driver after police chase through Basildon ended in crash
Police have launched an appeal after a chase through Basildon ended in a crash and the driver fleeing the scene.
The driver of a black Ford Ranger failed to stop for officers when requested in Dry Street at just after 11am on Thursday. Following a short police chase, the Ranger smashed into other cars in Lower Dunton Road.
There were five people in the vehicle. Two were spoken to at the scene, and one was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, but the other three, including the driver, fled the scene.
Four people were taken to hospital following the incident.
Essex Police want to hear from anyone with information or dashcam footage relating to the incident. PC Adam Wright, who is investigating, said: 'The driver behaved very recklessly. Poor and dangerous driving decisions affect everyone's safety.
'This type of driving on our roads can lead to serious injury and death. We won't tolerate this and are committed to bringing anyone who commits these types of offences before the courts.' If you can help contact Essex Police quoting incident number 0390 of Thursday 27 March.
Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 or call 101. To make an anonymous report contact independent charity by calling 0800 555 111.
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