Friday, 16 March 2018

Motorcyclist In Hospital After Police Pursuit At Swansea

BY IAN CROUCH

A motorcyclist is facing a raft of charges after leading police on a pursuit from Swansea to Murrays Beach.

Police from the Target Action Group and the Dog Squad were parked in the Caltex Station on the Pacific Highway just after 11 last night when they noticed a Suzuki motorbike go past without its headlight on.

They followed the rider and signaled for him to stop, but it's alleged he took off, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour in a 50 zone.

He lost control and hit a tree after doing a U-Turn at the Murray's Beach Roundabout and was arrested by a police dog.

It's alleged he was in possession of a large amount of cash and small quantities of crystal meth and cannabis - he's also wanted on 3 outstanding warrants and is accused of riding while disqualified.

The 26-year-old is under police guard in hospital.