Armed Police Arrest Man After Wrong-Way Car Incident Near M5 Motorway
Armed police hit car near M5 as driver 'attempts to join motorway on wrong side'

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A 23-year-old man was arrested near the M5 motorway in Oldbury after driving a stolen car the wrong way around a roundabout. Armed police intervened to prevent him from entering the motorway, recovering a Rambo-style knife from the vehicle. He faces charges including aggravated burglary and dangerous driving.
- 01The car was reported stolen from Halesowen at around 9 am on Sunday, May 24.
- 02The suspect returned to the theft location armed with a Rambo knife.
- 03Police made tactical contact on the slip road to stop the vehicle from entering the M5.
- 04The suspect was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a knife.
- 05The slip road at junction 2 was temporarily closed during the incident.
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A 23-year-old man was arrested near the M5 motorway in Oldbury after he drove a stolen vehicle the wrong way around a roundabout. The incident began when the car was reported stolen from an address in Halesowen around 9 am on Sunday, May 24. The suspect allegedly returned to the same location armed with a Rambo-style knife. Police were dispatched and located the vehicle on Churchbridge, heading towards junction 2 of the M5. Armed officers made tactical contact on the slip road to prevent the suspect from entering the motorway on the wrong side. He was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving, and possession of a knife. A knife was recovered from the vehicle, and the slip road was closed temporarily while police managed the situation. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
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The incident raised concerns about public safety and the dangers of stolen vehicles on local roads.
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