A dramatic police chase in Lindfield ended in chaos this morning at 10am. A silver 2011 Citroën Berlingo sped out of Brushes Lane onto the High Street, with a police dog unit hot on its heels.
Van Careens Down High Street, Uses Fire Extinguisher as Weapon
Eyewitnesses watched in shock as the van tore down the High Street at breakneck speed. In a desperate move to block the police, the driver hurled a fire extinguisher out the window, aiming straight at the pursuing police car.
Crash Outside South Downs Cellars Triggers Wild Foot Chase
The chase screeched to an abrupt end when the van crashed into a wall outside South Downs Cellars. The suspects bolted, sprinting down Alma Road as police dogs and officers gave chase.
During the frantic getaway, officers discovered a left shoe, a right shoe, and a mobile phone scattered along the path—apparently thrown to slow the pursuit.
Suspect Snared on Newton Road After Police Swarm
Shortly after, multiple police vehicles flooded Newton Road. Officers caught a man, finally ending the high-stakes pursuit.
