Man bailed after stealing and crashing tractor into wall near Nottinghamshire homes

A man has been bailed after stealing a tractor and crashing it into a wall in Nottinghamshire.
By Sophie Wills
Published 10th Sep 2020, 13:37 BST
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The tractor was taken from a nearby farm and driven to Princes Street, Eastwood at around 2.24am.

A witness saw the tractor colliding with a wall close to a property, completely destroying it, and damaging a nearby lamppost.

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Following this the driver, a 35-year-old man, attempted to drive off.

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Photo of the scene by Liam Gambino.Photo of the scene by Liam Gambino.
Photo of the scene by Liam Gambino.

Officers arrived on the scene within ten minutes and arrested the man for aggravated vehicle taking.

He has been released on bail.

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