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Suspected drug driver arrested after foot chase in Oswestry

Police officers in Oswestry have arrested a suspected drug driver following a foot chase through the town centre.

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Police in Oswestry made the arrest

West Mercia Police said on Twitter that a vehicle had failed to stop in Beatrice Street over the weekend.

The driver of the silver hatchback got out of the car at Sainsbury's in the town before fleeing.

After after a foot chase, the driver was detained and arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs and being unfit through drink or drugs.

The vehicle was also seized for no insurance.