Two burglars stealing cars from a Swanley driveway were arrested in Essex within minutes following a high-speed chase. Kent Police followed the men on the M25 and arrested them after the pursuit into the next county.

Police were called at 12.55am on February 12 this year to a break-in at a house near Goldsel Road, Swanley. Jewellery, a wallet and a high-value watch were among items stolen, along with car keys to an Audi and Mazda which were parked outside.

Officers quickly identified the stolen Mazda, which was being driven towards the Dartford Crossing. It was being driven by Liam Madgwick and, after it emerged from the tunnel, it was pursued into Purfleet, Essex.

Madgwick drove at speeds of up to 85mph in a 30mph zone and through a red traffic light. He came to a dead-end and was

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