Wednesday 11 September 2019

Man Charged After Pursuit Ends With Dramatic Arrest At Newcastle University

BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today on fraud charges following a dramatic pursuit which ended with arrest on campus at the University of Newcastle.

It's alleged the 32-year-old was involved in two pursuits in a white Toyota Camry on Tuesday afternoon which began in Christie Avenue at Tarro.

He then drove into the University, coming to a dead end where he fled on foot before being surrounded and arrested at gun point.

Police allege there was a large amount of stolen property in the car including 13 different registration plates, credit cards, a wallet and 5 mobile phones.

He's been charged with 10 offences and has been refused bail.


Officers swoop to arrest the man on the grounds of the University of Newcastle Picture: NBN News