Man charged with stealing Ferrari after police chase

A stolen Ferrari has been recovered by police investigating an organised car theft gang.

On Tuesday morning police received a report that a Ferrari had been stolen from outside a property in Delaware Road, Westminster.

On the same day, at around 11.15pm, officers saw a Ferrari matching the description of the stolen car in Westbourne Park Road, Westminster. 

When they approached the Ferrari, the driver – a 33-year-old man – fled from the car.

Officers chased him on foot and arrested him on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

He was also arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal and possession of a knife.

The man has since been charged with all of these offences.

Detective Chief Inspector Dean Purvis, said: “This is a good example of local officers from Westminster working hand-in-glove with the Met’s specialist units to identify and locate those we believe are involved in vehicle thefts.

“Do you have information about suspected crime or have you seen something suspicious in or around the neighbourhood? 

“If you have information that could help keep your community safe and prevent crime, but don’t want to speak to police, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: The recovered Ferrari (Picture: The Met)