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Teenager in stolen vehicle crash | |
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A teenager has been detained by police after a stolen car crashed into an Edinburgh office basement. | A teenager has been detained by police after a stolen car crashed into an Edinburgh office basement. |
The 16-year-old was being questioned by police following the incident at the corner of North Castle Street and Hill Street on Tuesday at 1230 BST. | |
Police said the driver was not being pursued but when he saw a police car out on patrol he drove at high speed and crashed into the basement. | Police said the driver was not being pursued but when he saw a police car out on patrol he drove at high speed and crashed into the basement. |
The driver sustained minor cuts in the incident. | The driver sustained minor cuts in the incident. |
Witnesses working nearby told the BBC that they heard the sound of brakes screeching and a loud bang. | |
Very shortly afterwards they heard emergency services arrive. | |
'High speed' | |
The teenager was seen being led away in handcuffs. | |
A fire engine towed the Ford Focus out of the stairwell to the basement at about 1345 BST. | |
A police spokesman said: "It was a stolen vehicle but I can confirm he was not being pursued by the police. | A police spokesman said: "It was a stolen vehicle but I can confirm he was not being pursued by the police. |
"He saw a police car and drove off at high speed before swerving and crashing into the basement." | "He saw a police car and drove off at high speed before swerving and crashing into the basement." |
The car was reported stolen from Wallyford in East Lothian on Monday night. |
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