A LENGTHY police pursuit by car and on foot across Port Macquarie has ended with a vehicle being engulfed by flames and the arrest of an Armidale man.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Police allege attempts were made to stop a silver BMW sedan at about 5.20pm on December 31 at the Lighthouse Plaza Shopping Centre carpark.
A short time later police, allege a pursuit commenced on Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie however was terminated a short time later.
Police allege they then commenced a second pursuit of the sedan on Lake Road, Port Macquarie.
This pursuit continued west along the Oxley Highway when the vehicle stopped near the intersection with the Pacific Highway and erupted in flames.
Mid North Coast Police were immediately on scene.
Police allege the sole occupant in the BMW sedan got out of the car and was arrested after a short foot pursuit.
A 23-year-old Armidale man was charged with police pursuit - not stop and drive at speed, not stop vehicle when directed to do so, two counts of driving recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, driving a motor vehicle during disqualification period, possessing a prescribed restricted substance, using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention and breach of bail.
He was refused bail to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court on January 1.
While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, sign up here. If you would like to support our journalists you can subscribe here.
