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Man arrested after high-speed police chase in Harrogate
It came after a high-speed pursuit, which started in Harrogate and continued into Ripon, shortly after 9.15pm on Tuesday (April 28).
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop, driving whilst disqualified and without insurance, dangerous driving, theft and driving under the influence of drugs.
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He remains in custody for questioning.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We received information that a suspected stolen vehicle from Harrogate had been spotted in the area, and officers were quickly deployed.
“The car was swiftly sighted by one of our Roads Policing Units, but failed to stop, leading to a pursuit.
“With support from our “eyes in the sky” at the National Police Air Service (NPAS), officers maintained the pursuit despite the driver’s attempts to get away.
“It continued into Ripon, where a stinger was successfully deployed, bringing the vehicle to a stop.
“The driver made off on foot, but a 37-year-old man was detained a short time later.”
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