Tuesday, 23 January 2018

BREAKING! Foot pursuit through Wallsend

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.

Ausgrid Wallsend. Image: Google Maps.