Chelmsford: Arrest after knifepoint robbery

Officers have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of robbery after a car was stolen from a driver in a knifepoint robbery in Chelmsford.

We were called with reports of the robbery in Rainsford Road at about 12.15am on Tuesday 30 April.

A suspect reportedly approached a silver Ford Fiesta and threatened the driver with a knife before taking the vehicle and leaving the scene.

The victim has not sustained any injuries and is being supported by our officers.

The vehicle was seen heading in the direction of Parkway and Forest Drive and was reportedly involved in a collision with another vehicle as it left the scene.

Now, a 34-year-old man from Chelmsford has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, dangerous driving, possession of a Class A drug, and being wanted on recall to prison.

The vehicle and possessions of the victim have also been recovered by officers.

Officers still want to hear from anyone who may have seen this incident or the silver Ford Fiesta leaving the scene in Rainsford Road. If you witnessed this incident, or have any doorbell or dashcam footage, please contact us with incident number 440 of Tuesday 30 April.

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