Four men's plans to escape police in Rugby end up scuppered when they almost become waterborne
Four men's plans ran aground earlier today, February 24, when they attempted to make off from police in Rugby - only to almost end up driving into a river.
This afternoon police attempted to stop a black Volvo hatchback in the town centre and a chase ensued.
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Hide AdPolice used then a stinger to burst the cars tyres, resulting in it swerving off the road, hurtling down a grassy bank towards a river.
Luckily for the men, the car stopped before it became waterborne.
The four men fled and were then tracked down by a police dog.
A spokesperson for OPU (Operational Patrol Unit) Warwickshire said enquiries are currently ongoing.