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Police pursuit between Kiama, Nowra & Shellharbour

July 19, 2023 12:39 pm in by

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged pursuit that travelled through Kiama, Nowra and Shellharbour.

About 12:30 this morning, South Coast Police tried to stop a Peugeot travelling along the M1 at Kiama.

The driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

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The vehicle continued to Bolong Road before turning around and continuing north along the M1.

The driver then slowed down near Boxel Lane, Meroo and allegedly reversed into a police vehicle before continuing to Devits Road, Foxground.

The vehicle stopped and again allegedly reversed into a police vehicle before driving off.

The pursuit continued and road spikes were successfully deployed at Tabbita Road, Dunmore, with the vehicle stopping north of the Shellharbour Road interchange.

A 60-year-old man was arrested and taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station, where he was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously and not stop vehicle when directed to do so.

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He was refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court today.

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