A VEHICLE which had been stolen in Yorkshire last August was found by police in St Helens.

The vehicle, which had been taken in a burglary in August 2021 in West Yorkshire was seen by officers driving erratically in the St Helens area on Saturday, January 8.

After reportedly failing to stop for officers, the vehicle, which police say was bearing false plates, was pursued.

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Police allege it was also driven without a licence and that the driver had tested positive for cannabis.

The driver, a man, was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Meanwhile, two passengers, aged 16 and 17, were both arrested on suspicion of burglary and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle.