Perth police car chase ends in arrest

Officers pursued a stolen vehicle yesterday evening

A 26-year old man was arrested after the incident on Crieff Road
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 14th May 2024

A man has been arrested after a police car chase in Perth.

Officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle on Crieff Road around 5.25pm yesterday but had to pursue when the driver continued on.

The chase ended on Barossa Place and the 26 year-old man was taken into custody in connection with road traffic offences.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.25pm on Monday, 13 May, 2023 a car which had been reported stolen failed to stop for officers on Crieff Road in Perth.

“A short pursuit took place which concluded on Barossa Place.

“A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences and enquiries remain ongoing."

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