A 30-YEAR-OLD man has faced Coffs Harbour Local Court charged over a car chase and foot pursuit.
About 9.55am on Monday, 8 December, officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were patrolling the Pacific Highway near Cook Drive when they attempted to stop a vehicle.
As they approached the driver, it is alleged that the vehicle mounted a median strip, narrowly missing one of the officers.
A pursuit was initiated with extra resources assisting from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Dog Squad.
The vehicle was brought to a stop after it crashed into the roundabout at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Police allege the driver ran from the scene before he was arrested with the assistance of the Dog Squad.
He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit (not stop), drive dangerously, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, and use offensive weapon to prevent police investigation.
He was refused bail to appear ahead of his appearance in court on Tuesday
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