Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Nick Bielby

Pursuit ends in dramatic arrest outside Newcastle shopping centre

The arrest at Waratah on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Grant Sproule

A man has been dramatically arrested outside Waratah Shopping Village following a pursuit through suburban Newcastle.

The 25-year-old was taken to Waratah Police Station, where he is helping officers with their inquiries.

The Newcastle Herald understands the man will be charged on Tuesday night.

The pursuit through Waratah ended at Georgetown Road, near the intersection of Turton Road, about 5.45pm.

The arrest at Waratah on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Grant Sproule

The chase began after checks revealed the man was wanted by police.

It finished when the vehicle the 25-year-old was driving broke down.

The NSW Police dog squad helped general duties and highway patrol officers detain the man near the busy intersection.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.