Suspected dangerous driver arrested in York city centre

The driver was spoken to about a possible insurance offence but made off in an area with pedestrians

Author: Karen LiuPublished 14th Dec 2021

People in York are being reassured that a suspected dangerous driver has been arrested following an incident today.

A PCSO on patrol in Parliament Street spotted the car at 11.32am and the driver was spoken to about a possible insurance offence.

However, he made off in the vehicle in an area that was busy with pedestrians.

The car stopped on Spurriergate at 11.35am and the driver, believed to be from West Yorkshire, was arrested by Firearms Support Unit officers a minute later.

He has been taken into custody for questioning along with a woman in the car who was also arrested.

Police say they are pleased to have brought the incident to a quick and safe conclusion.

They are also thanking the public for their support and understanding while they were dealing with this potentially dangerous situation.

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