An ambulance was stolen while parked outside a house in Aberdeenshire and taken on a 40-mile joyride.
Police chased the vehicle after it was taken from Kemnay, near Inverurie, around 6.20am on Wednesday.
Officers managed to bring the ambulance to a halt near Dufftown – 38 miles away. A 39-year-old man was arrested and an investigation is ongoing.
Another ambulance had to be called to take the patient to hospital.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “Around 6.20am this morning, Wednesday, 18 November, an ambulance was stolen from outside an address in Kemnay, near Inverurie.
“Following a pursuit by officers, the vehicle was stopped near Dufftown.
“A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing.
“The ambulance had been at the address providing assistance.”
Follow STV News on WhatsApp
Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
