Two officers injured after crash following van chase through streets of Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police requested a white Vauxhall Vivaro van stop as it drove along Knowles Lane in Bradford shortly after 10.30am on Sunday (Mar 15).

However, the van failed to do so and a chase began which took it all the way to Dawsons Corner in Pudsey - some four miles away.

Two officers were injured during the pursuit, the force said.

One was taken to hospital with hand injuries, while the other was left with minor injuries.

The driver was also taken to hospital but has since been discharged and taken into custody.

A spokesperson for the force said the van crashed into other vehicles before it was stopped by officers.

A statement said: “At 10.38am yesterday (Sunday), a vehicle failed to stop when requested to do so as it drove along Knowles Lane in Bradford.

“A pursuit was authorised and the vehicle, a white Vauxhall Vivaro van, continued driving towards Leeds, where it made contact with other vehicles before officers stopped the van at Dawsons Corner in Pudsey.

“One police officer was taken to hospital where he was treated for hand injuries. A second officer received minor injuries.

“The van driver was also taken to hospital where he was treated for a head injury before being discharged into custody. Enquiries are continuing.