Wakefield police chase: 32-year-old driver arrested following police chase across city centre

A man has been arrested following a police pursuit of a vehicle in Wakefield on Saturday night.
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The incident took place across the city centre and led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The pursuit was authorised after the driver of a white Vauxhall Astra failed to stop when indicated to by an officer at 6.35pm on Aberford Road, in Wakefield.

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"Following a pursuit which lasted around 10 minutes, the car was involved in a collision with railings on Denby Dale Road, Wakefield.

During the chase, the car was involved in a collision on Denby Dale Road.During the chase, the car was involved in a collision on Denby Dale Road.
During the chase, the car was involved in a collision on Denby Dale Road.

“A 32-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of offences including failing to stop, dangerous driving and possession of a Class B drug.”

The suspect has since been interviewed and released under investigation.