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Teenagers who fled disorder arrested after crash

Google Google image of Barnstaple High Street. Retailers including Poundland and Boots can be seen along the street. People are walking along the pavement.Google
Police were called to an incident on Barnstaple High Street

Two teenagers who attempted to flee from police following disorder in a Devon town have been arrested, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to an incident involving several men on Barnstaple High Street at about 17:25 GMT on Monday.

The force said two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, which was later involved in a crash with another car.

It said two boys, aged 17 and 18, were detained and remain in police custody for several offences including failing to stop, dangerous driving, drug driving, affray and possession of drugs.

The force said nobody was injured in the crash and asked anybody with information to get in touch.

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