Third arrest and fourth car seized after car meet last weekend

Officers investigating a large car meet which passed through a large part of Hampshire last weekend have now arrested a third man and seized a fourth car.

The car, a white BMW M2, was seized tonight (September 27) after it arrived at a small gathering in Westmead, Farnborough.

Officers were already in attendance to liaise with the group at the meet and ensure there were no issues, when they saw the car and stopped it.

It is alleged the vehicle had been seen doing doughnuts while in Southampton last Saturday (September 21).The driver of the car, a a 22-year-old man from Dorking, Surrey, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Chief Superintendent Darren O’Callaghan said:

“We have been very clear that we will do all in our powers to identify, locate and arrest people we believe to be involved in dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour at these gatherings.

“If you don’t want us taking your vehicle and arresting you, then don’t behave recklessly and endanger the lives of others, along with the considerable impact it has on local residents.

“We will act swiftly and decisively, using all powers available to us to disrupt this behaviour.

“The meet last weekend began at Winchester Park and Ride, before moving on to Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford, Fareham and finally gathering at Southsea seafront shortly after midnight.

A BMW M3, a Ford Fiesta and a Volkswagen Golf have all been seized already this week, and two people arrested.