A TEENAGER was arrested after he crashed into the gates of the Quaker burial ground in Kendal in a stolen car.

Cumbria Police was contacted at 6.22 pm on Friday, May 6 to a report that a white Chevrolet ​Aveo, had crashed into the gates of the Quaker burial ground at the bottom Old Sedbergh Road.

Police reported that the occupants of the car were seen to flee through the burial ground.

A Cumbria Police spokesman said: “This car was reported stolen from an address in Kendal and, between May 4 and 6, it is believed this car had been travelling between Kendal and Windermere.

“Following the crash, a 16-year-old male from the Kendal area was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving without a license, driving without insurance and burglary.

“He has since been released under investigation.

“If anyone has any information relating to the identity of the occupants of the car then please contact DC 1783 WEST.

“Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 207 of 6 May. You can also phone on 101.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”