Teens caught after crash at golf club
TWO Southport teenagers were arrested after a police pursuit came to an end at a golf club, when a car crashed through a fence.
A Vauxhall Corsa, which was being pursued by police, arrived at Hesketh Golf Club at around 7.30pm on May 19.
The club’s bollard system prevented the Corsa from leaving the car park. At this point two people climbed out of the car, before the driver smashed through a picket fence leading on to the 14th fairway.
Police then arrived, and arrested an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy at the scene.
A police spokesman said to the Visiter: “A white Vauxhall Corsa came to the attention of patrols. A short pursuit followed before the two occupants exited the vehicle at Hesketh Golf Club and made off on foot near Cockle Dicks Lane.
“The car then came to be in collision with a fence at the car park of the golf club. Nobody was injured in the incident.
“Officers searched the scene and shortly after, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old male, both from Southport, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs (Class B), dangerous driving and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle.
“They have been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.”
The 18-year-old and 16-year-old have since been bailed ‘pending further enquiries.’
Barry Witherup, chairman of the golf club, said: “A police chase ended at Hesketh Golf Club.
“Damage was caused to the car park fence where the occupants tried to exit the car park via the 14th fairway. The occupants were caught and apprehended.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.