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Man charged after 100mph police chase through town

South Yorkshire Police high-speed chase in Barnsley
Grace ShawYorkshire

Two men have been arrested and one charged following a chase in which a stolen car reached speeds of 100mph.

A South Yorkshire Police patrol saw a car being driven suspiciously in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, on 7 August, and an officer pursued the vehicle, which did not stop.

The car had been reported stolen during a burglary in Barnsley two days previously.

The driver and passenger abandoned the vehicle in a housing estate in Kendray and tried to hide in residents' gardens before they were tracked down with the help of the National Police Air Service helicopter.

South Yorkshire Police Still from police helicopter video of men leaving the car that had been followed by South Yorkshire Police. Black and white thermal image of a man (left) and a car (right).South Yorkshire Police
South Yorkshire Police followed a car at speeds of up to 100mph
South Yorkshire Police Still from police helicopter video of men leaving the car that had been followed by South Yorkshire Police. Black and white thermal image of a man (left) and a car (right).South Yorkshire Police
South Yorkshire Police followed a car at speeds of up to 100mph (161 kph) driving from Grimethorpe to Kendray when it was spotted behaving 'suspiciously'

One of them was detained by officers and the other by a police dog unit.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and has since been charged with driving while disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving.

The other man, 24, was arrested but released with no further action.

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