Two men arrested after machete found in stolen car
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The weapon was discovered following a police chase through Wath upon Dearne on Monday, January 20.
PCSO Anthony Thorpe told how officers spotted a ‘suspicious vehicle’ and gave chase after it failed to stop.
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Hide AdThe vehicle was abandoned following a short pursuit and two men made off on foot but were found hiding nearby.
“The vehicle was displaying false number plates and had been stolen during a burglary on December 30 in the Little Houghton area of Barnsley,” added PCSO Thorpe.
“A 24-year-old male from Bolton upon Dearne and a 50-year-old male from Wath upon Dearne were duly arrested for burglary, taking a vehicle without consent, failing to stop, being over the prescribed limit (excess drugs) and having a bladed article in public place (machete found in vehicle).
“Both males were bailed pending forensic results.”