THREE teenagers have been arrested in connection with a suspected stolen car crashing into a lamppost this morning.

Officers were called to Frodsham Drive, Blackbrook to reports of suspected stolen Peugeot colliding with a lamppost at around 3am.

The car made off and was abandoned on Park Road a short time later, with three occupants making off.

Officers supported by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter searched the area.

A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were detained nearby and a second 15-year-old boy was detained later following enquiries.

They are all in police stations awaiting questioning on suspicion of aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, say officers.

If you saw this incident or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam, please contact police via @MerPolCC on Twitter or message ‘Merseyside Police CC’ on Facebook with reference 21000053896.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/