Durham: Police officer injured while chasing car of burglary suspect

Police said the vehicle’s headlights were not on and at some points it was driving at a high rate of speed on the wrong side of the road.

“Tactical contact” involved striking the vehicle to stop it.

The 21-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving, driving without a licence, failing to stop and being uninsured.

The 25-year-old passenger was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Both remain in police custody.

Police continue to work to catch two people who escaped from the scene.

Police have not released further details about the officer’s injuries.