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Driver flees scene after BMW and police car crash in Dunfermline

A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court and a 24-year-old male arrested after police were called to a housebreaking on Dunlin Drive.

Police at the scene. Image: Ali Chalmers/DC Thomson
Police at the scene. Image: Ali Chalmers/DC Thomson

A black BMW and a police car crashed after officers were called to a housebreaking in Dunfermline.

Officers had been sent to Dunlin Drive just before 4pm on Saturday.

A black BMW then fled from the scene after colliding with a police vehicle.

BMW and police car crash in Dunfermline

Reports suggest the road was shut following the incident.

A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court and a 24-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the housebreaking.

It has not been confirmed if the black BMW was traced.

Police sealed off the area. Image: Ali Chalmers/DC Thomson

​A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.55pm on Saturday, June 21 police attended the Dunlin Drive area of Dunfermline, following a report of a housebreaking.

“A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He was  due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Monday.

“A 24-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with this incident and enquiries are ongoing.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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