Boy, 16, arrested after car crashes into fence
The driver failed to stop for officers and a pursuit took place, police said
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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a car that was reported to have been stolen crashed into a street sign and fence.
Leicestershire Police said shortly before 21:30 BST on Sunday, officers came across a BMW, which was believed to have been taken from Glenfield in Leicester earlier in the evening.
The driver failed to stop, the force said, and a pursuit took place before the car crashed in Abbey Park Road.
The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving. No injuries were reported, police added.
The boy remains in custody and police inquiries are ongoing.
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