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Man charged following police chase car crash on M4

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A man has been charged with driving a vehicle dangerously, possession of a firearm and going equipped for burglary

A 37-year-old man has been charged following a police chase that resulted in a crash on the M4.

Officers had been in pursuit of a man driving a black Audi Q3 following a burglary in Pengam, south Wales, at about 01:45 BST on Tuesday.

At 02:50 the vehicle was involved in a crash on the eastbound exit slip road at junction 17 for Chippenham, Wiltshire.

A man from London was arrested at the scene and charged with driving a motor vehicle dangerously, possession of a firearm and going equipped for burglary. Gwent Police said he had been released under investigation.

Police said a man who was assaulted during the burglary in Pengam was taken to hospital but had since been discharged.

Det Supt Steven Maloney said: "Our investigation into these matters continues and we're keen to identify the other two men reportedly involved in the burglary.

"If you know who they are, then I would urge you to get it touch with us.

"We understand that the collision which followed the reported burglary caused a significant impact to many motorists, so I'm grateful to the public for their patience and understanding as officers carried out their enquiries."

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