Two men have been arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed in St Albans.

At around 7.30pm on Saturday (February 11), police officers were made aware that a stolen vehicle was driving through the city.

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Following a search, the driver made off after spotting the police.

After crashing into a wall on Lemsford Road, the occupants fled the scene.

Two men were arrested with the assistance of a police helicopter.

Herts Advertiser: A broken wall on Lemsford Road, St Albans.A broken wall on Lemsford Road, St Albans. (Image: David Kaloczi)

This included a 24-year-old from West Dreyton, arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and going equipped to steal.

A 26-year-old from Willesden was also arrested, on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped to steal.

Both men have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Herts Advertiser: The arrests were made following a search that involved a police helicopter.The arrests were made following a search that involved a police helicopter. (Image: David Kaloczi)

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.