Police in Derry say officers have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving and other offences.
His arrest was in relation to a road-related incident on Culmore Road in the city on Thursday evening, October 3.
A Police in Derry City and Strabane spokesperson said: “District Support Team officers were on patrol at around 7.50pm when they observed a vehicle – a BMW – driving closely behind their vehicle.
“As this vehicle subsequently moved off at speed, officers activated their vehicle’s blue lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle.
“The driver of the vehicle continued on, and a short pursuit followed.
“When the vehicle came to a stop, police arrested a 40-year-old male on suspicion of Dangerous driving, Driving when unfit through drink or drug, Failing to stop for police, Failing to provide specimen of breath for preliminary test, Obstructing police, and Resisting police.
“He remains in custody at this time.”
Enquiries are ongoing, and police appeal to anyone with footage, which may assist the investigation, to call 101, quote reference 1514 of 03/10/24 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/ makeareport/
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
