Man arrested following Cheshire police pursuit

Officers from Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit have arrested a man following a police pursuit which was brought to a safe conclusion in Middlewich.

At around 2.45am on Thursday 30th January, police received reports of a black Volkswagen Amarok Highline which was swerving over the M6 southbound near to junction 19 and had collided with a number of cones.

Officers were deployed to the scene and a short time later the vehicle was sighted at junction 18, Middlewich.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver made off at speed, before exiting the motorway at junction 17, Sandbach.

The police helicopter attended, and a pursuit was subsequently authorised. Officers followed the vehicle as it travelled at speed through residential areas, driving towards Middlewich.

A police stinger was used to slow the vehicle, and the pursuit was subsequently brought to a safe conclusion on Honiton Way, Middlewich.

The driver initially attempted to flee the scene, but he was quickly located. The 35-year-old man from Tonypandy, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for officers and failing to provide a specimen.

The man is currently in police custody where he is assisting officers with their enquiries.

Following the incident Chief Inspector John Forshaw, of the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime unit, said:

“This was a great example of teamwork from different units across the force, each of which were pivotal in securing the arrest of an individual who clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public.

“Thanks to our officers working together, we were able to keep up with the suspect and eventually bring his dangerous behaviour to an end.

“This should serve as an example that if you try and commit crime in Cheshire, we will find you, and you will be arrested for your actions.”

Watch video footage of the pursuit here...