Man arrested after police pursuit through York

The man reached speeds of up to 100mph

Author: Karen LiuPublished 8th Oct 2024

A man has been arrested after leading police through a 100mph pursuit through York.

Police say they received information about a car driven in suspicious circumstances in the Acomb area last night.

Some officers travelled along Holgate Road at about 11.10pm when a Vauxhall Insignia came towards them at speed, and headed into the city.

The Vauxhall failed to stop for officers, and was pursued along Tadcaster Road. With police in pursuit, the driver hit speeds of more than 100mph at times, and drove on the wrong side of traffic islands and pedestrian refuges.

Within minutes, as the car approached the roundabout at Askham Bar, it hit a pedestrian barrier, damaging traffic signs and railings, and finally coming to a stop.

The driver then ran off, but was chased down and detained by officers.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. He remains in custody at this time.

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