BY IAN CROUCH
A man is due to front court over an alleged pursuit through Newcastle overnight.
Police say they spotted a red Ford Focus on Donald Street at Hamilton just after midnight and attempted to stop the driver after checks revealed the vehicle's registration was expired.
A pursuit was initiated when the driver failed to stop.
A short time later, the car crashed into a street sign on Northcott Drive and the driver was arrested.
The 29-year-old has been charged with being an unlicensed driver, police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously and using an unregistered vehicle on the road.
He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 16 February, 2024).
