A man hid in a shed to try and evade arrest after being in a high speed chase with police.
Officers on patrol along Dingle Lane noticed a motorbike with two people onboard pull out in front of a police vehicle at around 2.30am on Tuesday, September 13. After attempting to stop the men they drove away at speed, starting a high speed chase.
Officers assisted by National Police Air Service (NPAS) undertook a search of the area. During the pursuit the motorbike travelled at speed through traffic, narrowly missing cars and mounted the pavement with no consideration for public safety.
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The chase ended on Elmar Road where the motorbike was abandoned and the two suspects made off. An 18-year-old man from Toxteth was found hiding in a garden shed and was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, theft of a motor vehicle and riding without valid driving licence and insurance.
The man remains in police custody. Anyone with dashcam, CCTV or other information is asked to contact @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000682500.
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