West Midlands Police made three arrests and seized two machetes after officers on patrol spotted a stolen car in Bartley Green.
A Nissan Juke, which was on false plates, was seen in Genners Lane, Bartley Green, on Saturday (17 July) at about 6.30pm where it almost collided with two pedestrians.
Officers tried to stop the vehicle but it drove away, after a pursuit it came to a stop in Chatham Road, Northfield, when it hit a stationary vehicle.
Following a short foot chase officers detained three teenagers and two machete were found during a search of the Nissan.
These have been seized for forensic examination and the Nissan, which was reported stolen from Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood overnight on July 11th to 12th, has been recovered.
Three youths, two aged 16 and one aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon. One of the 16-year-olds was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
All three were questioned and have now been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Anyone with information can contact police via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, call 101, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting crime reference number 20/902548/21.
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