Quick-thinking police officers brought a suspected stolen vehicle to a safe stop early Wednesday morning following a pursuit through Medway.
At approximately 1:50 am on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, patrolling officers spotted a Vauxhall Astra entering the Medway Tunnel that raised their suspicions of being stolen. When officers signaled the driver to stop using their patrol car’s blue lights, the Astra allegedly sped off, continuing into Strood and then Rochester.
Authorities report that the vehicle was driven dangerously until a stinger device was deployed, successfully deflating its tyres as it headed towards Blue Bell Hill. The pursuit concluded when three police vehicles strategically boxed in the Astra, bringing it to a halt.
Two local men, aged 36 and 22, were subsequently arrested at the scene and have been taken into custody.