Man charged after police chase ends with lost wheel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A 21-year-old man was charged after leading North Yorkshire Police on a chase in which his grey Vauxhall Astra lost a wheel.

A 21-year-old driver has been charged with multiple offences after leading North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning chase on Wednesday, 21 October. A grey Vauxhall Astra failed to stop for officers, prompting a pursuit to be authorised.

During the chase, the vehicle crossed into Knottingley in West Yorkshire, where it clipped a kerb. The impact caused the car to lose a wheel and come to a stop. The driver was arrested at the scene.

The man has been charged with dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and failing to stop for police. He is due to appear before the courts in December. North Yorkshire Police stated that 'failing to stop for police is not a game, and it is not without consequences'.

How it is being reported

• WATCH - Man, 21, arrested after losing wheel in police chaseA 21-year-old driver who led North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning Knottingley chase has been charged with multiple offences.The Press (York) · 21 Oct, 14:18
• WATCH - Man, 21, arrested after losing wheel in police chaseA 21-year-old driver who led North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning Knottingley chase has been charged with multiple offences.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 14:18

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Knottingley · West Yorkshire

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