A Halifax man has been charged with multiple driving offences following a high-speed police pursuit that began in Scarborough on Friday.
Police confirmed that at 11pm on Friday, they received reports from members of the public expressing concern for the welfare of a woman in the passenger seat of a car in Scarborough. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver failed to comply.
Roads Policing Officers sighted the vehicle on Seamer Road, Scarborough, travelling at high speed and subsequently commenced a pursuit. Police stated they followed the vehicle at speeds in excess of 100mph along the A64 to Staxton, and then along the A1039 through Flixton. The pursuit concluded when the vehicle "lost control and overturned into a field just before Muston".
The driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences, including dangerous driving, failing to stop, holding no insurance, and obstructing police.
Police later confirmed that he was charged with these offences and was remanded in custody.
Thankfully, the woman passenger was uninjured during the incident, and safeguarding measures were put in place for her welfare. The driver was taken to hospital for checks following the arrest and was later released.


Scarborough and Whitby MP Presses for Burniston Fracking Decision to be Delayed
Pickering and Filey MP Criticises Government for ‘Unfair’ Rural Funding Settlement
East Riding to Introduce Weekly Food Waste Collections Amid Long-Term Funding Fears
Eastfield Boxing Club Film to Get Scarborough Premiere
Scarborough Athletic Stunned By Minnows in Senior Cup
Whitby Town Again Hit By Second Half Slaughter
Scarborough Café and Flat Plans Opposed by Town Councillors
Bridlington Town Beaten Again Despite Improved Showing
Scarborough Chip Shop's Alcohol Bid Approved Despite Concerns
East Riding Leaders Sound Alarm Over Government's 'Fairer Funding' Review
Precept Increase Proposed for Whitby Residents in Draft Budget







Comments
Add a comment