A man has been charged after a pursuit on the states north coast this morning, NSW Police say.
Just after 9am (Thursday 3 May 2018), police attempted to stop a Mitsubishi Magna on the Pacific Highway at Woombah, about 60km north of Grafton, after it was allegedly seen driving erratically.
The Mitsubishi failed to stop and the pursuit continued along the highway. Road spikes were deployed at New Italy and again at Woodburn, deflating the tyres.
The Mitsubishi stopped and the driver, a 27-year-old man was arrested.
He was taken to Ballina Police Station and charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, drive during disqualification period, drive vehicle under influence of alcohol, use unregistered vehicle, and larceny.
The man was refused bail to appear at Ballina Local Court today (Thursday 3 May 2018).
