What led to the arrest of four men on the A14?

The arrests were made on suspicion of criminal damage and trespassing after the men fled from police, driving the wrong way on the A14 following reports of suspected hare coursing.

What did police seize from the suspects on the A14?

Police seized the blue Jeep the suspects were traveling in and five dogs.

What charges do the four men face after the A14 incident?

The four men were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and trespassing, with two also arrested for failing to stop and dangerous driving.

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Wrong-Way A14 Chase Ends in Arrests

14 Feb

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Summary

Four men arrested for criminal damage and trespassing near Westhorpe.
Suspects fled police at high speed, driving wrong way on A14.
Police seized a blue Jeep and five dogs following the incident.

Four men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and trespassing following a police incident on Friday near Westhorpe, Stowmarket. The arrests occurred after police responded to reports of suspected hare coursing on private land. The suspects, traveling in a blue Jeep, were spotted by officers as they joined the westbound A14 near Elmswell.

The driver of the Jeep attempted to evade law enforcement by driving the wrong way on the A14. The occupants then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot towards woodland near the Howard Estate in Bury St Edmunds, where they were pursued and apprehended by officers. Two of the men also face charges for failing to stop and dangerous driving.

Rolling road blocks were implemented on the A14 in both directions for approximately 35 minutes as a result of the incident. The vehicle and five dogs were seized by police. The arrested individuals were taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

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