Teenagers released after St Leonards and Hastings police pursuit

Two teenagers arrested after a police pursuit through St Leonards and Hastings have been released under investigation, according to Sussex Police.
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At 10.45am on August 15, officers spotted a green Peugeot 106 at Glyne gap with occupants inside suspected of a bilking offence – making off without payment.

The vehicle was then pursued through St Leonards and Hastings.

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The pursuit was eventually brought to a halt by a stop stick in Silverhill at about 11.25am, police said.

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Picture supplied by Daniel Burton

In a statement, Sussex Police said: “A 19-year-old man from St Leonards, arrested on suspicion of making off without payment, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a valid test certificate, driving without a licence, failing to stop for police and driving while unfit through drugs, has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

“An 18-year-old woman from Hastings, arrested on suspicion of being carried in a vehicle taken without the owner’s consent, has been released without charge.

“A 17-year-old boy from Eastbourne, arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and fraud by false representation, has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

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Sussex Police originally said three men and one woman were arrested but confirmed it was in fact two men and one woman.

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