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Ambulance stolen with patient still inside

Ambulance stolen with patient still inside

Summary

A man stole an ambulance from outside a hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, England, with a patient and two others inside. The police arrested the suspect after a chase ended at a petrol station. No one was hurt during the event.

Key Facts

  • The ambulance was taken from Royal Stoke University Hospital in England.
  • A patient, a paramedic, and another person were in the ambulance when it was stolen.
  • No injuries occurred during the incident.
  • Police caught up with the ambulance at an Esso petrol station.
  • A police dog helped find and stop the suspect, a 31-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent.
  • The man was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including kidnap and vehicle theft.
  • The police are investigating the incident with the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

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