Officers were called at 9.22pm on February 16 to a store in Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, on the outskirts of Norwich after reports that people in a car were taking drugs.

An officer arrived and parked behind the car, which then reversed into the police vehicle several times before fleeing the scene.

A short time later, two men were seen running along the same lane and were chased on foot by officers. One was caught, while the second was stopped as he headed back towards the store.

Both men, in their 20s and from Holt, were arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for an officer, criminal damage and drug driving.

Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston (Image: Google Maps)

They were each additionally arrested on suspicion of possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and aggravated taking a vehicle without consent.

This followed after a report was made by a resident in Sheringham at around 11pm that his vehicle had been stolen from his driveway on Beach Road.

The men were taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

A spokesman for the force has now confirmed that the men have been bailed to appear at Wymondham PIC on May 5.

© Norwich Evening News