A Dublin man was arrested following a short 'car chase' in Kent earlier today.
UK police were alerted after tools were allegedly seized from a van in Hythe, Kent this morning. It is understood a man left the scene in a white Citroen Berlingo van.
Police then pursued a van in a 'car chase'. The Citroen collided with police cars and came to a halt on Butts Ash Lane, Hythe.
A 32-year-old man from Dublin was detained following the crash. He was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and robbery.
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Police are now looking for witnesses to the alleged theft. Tools were taken from a white Mercedes Springer van located at an address in Mariners Mews, Hythe at approximately 8am.
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