TWO men believed to be in their 20s were arrested after a police pursuit ended in the pond at People's Park.
As reported last night, large crowds gathered at the open green area in Grimsby as the incident unfolded yesterday evening.
Firefighters took to the duck pond in the park in a small boat after two men were spotted on one of the islands at about 7pm.
It is understood the original incident involved a silver Hyundai car, which was later recovered, and a collision with another vehicle earlier in the evening in Patrick Street, Grimsby. Skid marks could be seen on the road, according to witnesses.
The Humberside Police helicopter, Oscar 99, was seen hovering over People's Park as at least a dozen officers on the ground directed the operation.
One man was arrested at about 6.30pm before a second was arrested shortly before 7.30pm, after being coaxed out of the water by police.
One onlooker, who did not wish to be named, said: "It all started in Patrick Street. Something happened and the police came down. The road was covered in tyre marks, it was just black.
"We're not entirely sure what really happened, but we heard two men had been arrested."
Another witness said: "I don't think the lads who were in the car are from this area."
One man, who declined to give his name, added: "I was in Patrick Street and I heard wheelspins coming down Farebrother Street. I saw a car pretty much go on two wheels and nearly tip over. A green Volkswagen was hit. They left towards People's Park. They were on the islands."Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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