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Man found hiding under building after an alleged police pursuit

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10 September 2019, 1:23 AM

Man found hiding under building after an alleged police pursuit

A man found hiding under building after an alleged police pursuit in Lismore was refused bail and scheduled to face Lismore Local Court.


"About 9.40pm on Sunday, police were patrolling Hunter Street, Lismore when they noticed a Ford Falcon sedan allegedly travelling more than 100km/hr in a signposted 60km/hr zone”, a police media statement said.


“Police activated their warning lights and sirens, but the Ford did not stop. Officers began a pursuit where the Ford damaged several park cars.



“A short time later, the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a building on Hindmarsh Street, Lismore before fleeing on foot.


“Officers from Richmond Police District arrived and established a perimeter before a 24-year-old man was located hiding underneath a building nearby.


“No one was injured during the incident.


“The man was arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, never licensed person drive vehicle on road, use unregistered vehicle, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous and use registrable vehicle not display authorised number-plates.


“He was refused bail to face Lismore Local Court on Monday.”




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