Police Pursuit Ends With Drug Arrest In Crawley

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a police pursuit in Crawley led officers to recover suspected drugs and cash.

Sussex Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle at about 10pm on Wednesday after it was suspected of being linked to drug dealing. The car failed to stop, with the pursuit ending in Hazelwick Avenue.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving without a licence or insurance, assaulting an emergency worker and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

Officers seized drugs and cash during a search of the vehicle.

The suspect remains in custody while enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police, quoting reference 1910 of July 29.