{
  "id": 1673857,
  "title": "Suspect Tasered and Arrested After Police Car Rammed During Orihuela Costa Chase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/suspect-tasered-and-arrested-after-police-car-rammed-during-orihuela",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:12:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/18/suspect-tasered-and-arrested-after-police-car-rammed-during-orihuela-costa-chase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A suspected car thief was arrested after a high-speed chase through Orihuela Costa, Spain, on Sunday morning. Police spotted a vehicle matching a recently reported stolen car and tried to stop the driver, but he allegedly accelerated away, driving recklessly and endangering others. The pursuit continued down the busy coastal road before reaching a dangerous moment when the suspect deliberately drove into the police patrol vehicle. The impact damaged the police car and forced officers to avoid being struck from behind. Despite minor injuries, the officers continued the chase on foot as the suspect fled through private properties and climbed fences. Police eventually apprehended the man, who resisted arrest and was subdued with a Taser. The suspect, identified as Polish, was taken into custody. Two officers suffered minor injuries and were treated at Torrevieja Hospital. The incident caused concern among pedestrians and nearby restaurant and bar customers. Orihuela Local Police praised the officers for continuing the pursuit after the crash, emphasizing their commitment to apprehending the suspect.",
  "summary": "A suspected car thief has been arrested following a dangerous pursuit through Orihuela Costa in which a Local Police patrol vehicle was rammed and two officers were injured. The incident occurred on Sunday morning on the N-332, shortly before the Punta Prima roundabout, during one of the busiest periods of the summer. According to the […] The post Suspect Tasered and Arrested After Police Car…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}