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Wrong-way driver smashes into taxi in Essex
The suspect remains in custody after police say the stolen taxi hit a cyclist, damaged parked cars and drove the wrong way on the A55.
On Monday evening, North Wales Police arrested a man after stopping a stolen taxi traveling in the wrong direction on the A55, safely halting the vehicle between Rhosneigr and Rhostrehewfa at 7:55 p.m.
Shortly after the taxi was stolen from Holyhead at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, the vehicle struck a cyclist and several parked cars on London Road before entering the A55.
The injured cyclist remains in hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while a man remains in custody being questioned on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving, and failing to provide.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Nick Evans urged anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage to contact North Wales Police by calling 101, quoting reference O140476.
Officers continue investigating the Holyhead and A55 incidents, with Evans noting the seriousness of the situation in light of tragic events in Cleveland and cautioning the public against speculation.