Residents heard the Police helicopter last night for over an hour whilst in pursuit of a cloned car

Anyone that heard the Police helicopter last night for over an hour Chesterfield Moor Lane & Thornton area from 11.30pm to 12.30am.

A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: “The vehicle was eventually brought to a stop after a successful stopstick was deployed. Both occupants were arrested and are in custody.”

“A big thanks to NPAS as well.” (National Police Air Service)

A spokesperson from Merseyside Police Dog section said: “Great bit of teamwork from handlers and dogs tonight working with MVET and Traffic Police to bring a pursuit in Sefton to a safe conclusion. One of the handlers managed to deflate the vehicles tyres and Police Dog Red, managed to nab a runner from the passenger seat.”

Police Dog Red

The pursuit came to a conclusion on Brownmoor Lane in #Crosby