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17 year old arrested following high speed pursuit from Skipton

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Police say a suspected stolen car was located after a pursuit that passed through the Skipton area on Tuesday morning.

According to North Yorkshire Police, the vehicle a Jaguar reported stolen from an address in Selby was identified just over an hour after it was reported missing.

Officers from the force’s Roads Policing Group attempted to stop the vehicle at around 9.20am.

Police say this led to a pursuit that reached speeds of more than 100mph along the A65, travelling from Skipton towards Otley via Ilkley.

Several specialist police units were deployed to assist with the incident, along with officers from West Yorkshire Police.

Police say a 17-year-old boy was arrested following the incident. 

He has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary, failing to stop for police, criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance and resisting arrest.

He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

Officers said no members of the public were injured during the incident. 

Bridge Street in Otley was temporarily closed while police dealt with the situation, and the force thanked members of the public for their patience and cooperation.

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