Police pursuit leads to arrest in Crawley

Friday, 31 July 2026 07:00

By V2 Radio

A man has been arrested at the roadside after a car failed to stop in Crawley.

On Wednesday, 29 July at around 10pm, police made initial attempts to stop a vehicle after suspicions were raised around its connection to drug dealing in the area.

The vehicle failed to stop, and a short pursuit took place, ending in Hazelwick Avenue, Crawley.

A 20-year-old man was removed from the vehicle and arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle dangerously, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, driving otherwise than in accordance of a licence, driving without insurance, assaulting an emergency worker, possession with intent to supply a class B drug.

During a search of the vehicle, drugs and cash were located and seized.

An investigation remains underway, and anyone with information to support ongoing enquiries is asked to contact police.

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