Two Boys Aged 12 and 16 Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes into Taxi in Hartlepool

Police arrested two boys, aged 12 and 16, after a stolen car crashed into a taxi in Hartlepool, County Durham. m. on Sunday at the junction of Winterbottom Avenue and Warren Road. The vehicle involved was a red Ford Ka reported stolen overnight.

The 12-year-old occupant suffered cuts and bruising.

Both boys were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment. The taxi driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained a head injury and remains at the hospital receiving care. All three individuals involved are being treated at the facility.

Incident Details and Response An individual fled the scene before police arrived.

The two boys are in custody on suspicion of multiple driving offenses and are expected to be questioned by investigators. No other injuries were reported from the incident. Police are appealing for public assistance in their investigation.

They have requested any information, including footage from doorbells, dash cams, or private CCTV, that has not yet been provided to officers. " — Police statement (GB News) The crash occurred in an early morning period with limited traffic, but the involvement of a stolen vehicle and young suspects highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the area.

Investigations are continuing to determine the full circumstances of the theft and collision.

Authorities have not released further details on the fleeing individual or additional suspects.