Wanted Wanganui man arrested after pursuit crash

NZPA
Last updated 00:19 11/12/2009

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A wanted man was arrested after colliding with a police car during a pursuit in Wanganui tonight.

The 21-year-old Marton man was pursued by police from Purnell Street to Eden Place, where he collided with the police car about 7.45pm.

Both vehicles suffered moderate damage.

The man would appear in Wanganui District Court this morning charged with failing to stop, failing to appear, dangerous driving and burglary.

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