A high speed police chase ended with a driver arrested in Selby early today (Tuesday).
A Fiat 500 on Gowthorpe sped off after being spotted by a traffic patrol officer at about 12.50am.
The pursuit began, with police bringing in more vehicles, until the Fiat was marshalled back to Gowthorpe.
Gowthorpe, Selby
There, a stinger device was put across the road, shredding the car’s tyres.
The driver, aged 49, ran off but was found with the help of a police dog.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “He was taken into custody for questioning in relation to suspected driving offences including failing to stop for the police.
“He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.”
Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident are asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Incident reference number 12250179846.
