Man Charged After Police Pursuit Ends in House Collision

A driver has been charged after his vehicle struck a house, causing partial destruction to its front, following an attempt by police to pull him over. The incident occurred around 03:45 GMT on Sunday in The Quadrant, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Authorities stated they had initially attempted to stop the car on East Street in the town before the collision. A 43-year-old man subsequently faces charges including dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, possession of cannabis, and criminal damage to two vehicles and a dwelling. Cambridgeshire Police confirmed that no individuals were injured in the crash, and engineers were called to secure the property and assess the damage. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.