Three man were arrested after a 20 minute pursuit with police late on Sunday night with one suspect being in possession of a bladed article.         

Shortly before midnight on Sunday, November 6, police were led on a 20-minute pursuit across Stockton.

Two 17-year-old males and a man aged 21 were subsequently arrested by officers who managed to apprehend them.

One of the 17-year-olds has now been charged with affray, possession of a bladed article, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug and driving offences.

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He is set to appear in court today, Tuesday, November 8.

The other 17-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm, was released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, aggravated vehicle taking, attempted robbery, possession of a controlled drug and possession of an offensive weapon.

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