ARRESTS AFTER STOLEN CAR FLIPS ONTO ITS ROOF

Two men have been arrested after a stolen car crashed and flipped onto its roof.

Officers were called to an address in Cheltenham at about 22.20 BST on bank holiday Monday after a blue BMW X5 Sport was stolen.

The stolen vehicle was then involved in a collision on Southam Road and the route remains closed.

Two men from Cheltenham, aged 25 and 38, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and motoring related offences.

They were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where one was treated for minor injuries.

The other man is currently awaiting further tests.

A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: "Southam Road remains closed this morning while investigations continue. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes."

Gloucestershire County Council's highways team said: "Southam Road, Cheltenham at the junction with Ashleigh Lane is closed due to a serious police incident.

"Police remain at the scene."

2024-05-07T10:41:09Z dg43tfdfdgfd