An Oxford teenager who was arrested after a police chase led to a crash has now been released.

The 17-year-old was apprehended following an incident which took place on Saturday afternoon in the Rose Hill area of the city.

A red Fiat 500 made off from Thames Valley Police officers and after being pursued by the force, the car crashed into another vehicle leading to more police and ambulances flocking to the area.

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The 17-year-old boy from Oxford was arrested for various driving offences and was in police custody later on Saturday.

Thames Valley Police now say that the suspect has been released.

A spokesman for the force said: “He has been released under investigation.”

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