At 2.14pm yesterday (21 April) officers acting on intelligence attempted to flag down a car on Wimpson Lane, but it failed to stop.

Officers pursued the vehicle to Hardwicke Close and located the driver nearby.

The car was seized, along with a large pickaxe and an electric drill found behind the driver’s seat.

A 24-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of:

Dangerous driving

Theft of a motor vehicle

Failing to stop for police

Going equipped for burglary

Using a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance

Burglary dwelling and theft

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Burglary dwelling – with intent to steal

He remains in custody at this time.