BY JARROD MELMETH
UPDATE:
An unlicensed driver driving a stolen car will face Newcastle Local Court tomorrow after a police pursuit near the Ausgrid depot in Wallsend.
Police from Newcastle City Traffic and Highway Patrol were on Thomas Street, Wallsend, about 11:15am on Tuesday, when they saw a hatchback allegedly travelling at 112km/h in a 70km/h zone.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, will allege “the driver accelerated and a pursuit was initiated,” a statement said.
Checks revealed the hatchback had been reported stolen, as well as being a vehicle of interest in several reports of dangerous driving.
The driver was followed west along Thomas Street and Minimi Road, then north along Cameron Street; it was last seen travelling towards Birmingham Gardens.
About midday police found the vehicle in Davis Avenue, Wallsend.
A 23-year-old man was arrested after a foot pursuit to Mordue Parade, Jesmond.
The man was taken to Waratah Police Station where checks revealed he was unlicensed.
The Belmont man, was charged with four offences:
• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
• Exceed speed by more than 30km/h
• Never licensed person drive vehicle on road, and,
• Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner.
The man was refused bail to appear in Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday.
EARLIER:
There have been reports of an incident involving police near the Wallsend Ausgrid
depot.
Waratah Police have confirmed they pursued a man on foot and cornered him in nearby a Park.
More details to come.
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Ausgrid Wallsend. Image: Google Maps. |