Two men arrested after stinger stops Volkswagen Passat in Seaford

Police deployed a stinger in Seaford to stop a Volkswagen Passat suspected of carrying a false plate, arresting two men on multiple charges.

Two arrested after stinger deployed to stop suspect car in Seaford

Two men were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences after Sussex police stopped a Volkswagen Passat using a stinger in Seaford on the evening of 8 October, The Argus reports.

Officers were alerted to the vehicle after it was suspected of displaying a false registration plate. Roads Policing Unit officers spotted the car near Polegate at 9.50pm; it failed to stop and the driver was seen to pull away dangerously.

A stinger was successfully deployed in Milldown Road, Seaford, at around 10pm, bringing the vehicle to a halt. Images shared on social media showed several police cars at the scene.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, being concerned in the supply of a class A drug, common assault of an emergency worker, going equipped for burglary, driving without valid insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and going equipped for burglary.

Both men remained in custody at the time of reporting.

Source: The Argus