Joyriders Crash Car in Newport, Make Daring Getaway
Police have shut down St George’s Way in Newport on the Isle of Wight after a silver Mitsubishi Colt smashed into a lamp post near Newport Football Club just after 11pm.
Road Closed as Police Hunt Driver
The road remains closed as officers carry out a search of the area for the driver who fled the scene. The lamp post is being made safe and the car awaits recovery, keeping the closure in place.
Driver Flees But Leaves Clues Behind
The reckless joyrider dashed off on foot but left their mobile phone inside the wrecked car — a blunder that could land them in hot water. Despite a thorough search aided by an Island dog handler between Newport Football Club and Matland Car Park, the suspect evaded capture.
More updates on this high-speed drama to come.
