Driver arrested after late-night pursuit through York

A driver led police on a 100mph pursuit through York, before officers caught and arrested him.

We received information about a car driven in suspicious circumstances in the Acomb area yesterday evening, Monday 7 October 2024. Our officers made towards the location to find the vehicle.

As one of our patrols travelled along Holgate Road, at about 11.10pm, a Vauxhall Insignia came towards them at speed, and headed into the city.

The Vauxhall failed to stop for officers, and was pursued along Tadcaster Road. With police in pursuit, the driver hit speeds of more than 100mph at times, and drove on the wrong side of traffic islands and pedestrian refuges.

Within minutes, as the car approached the roundabout at Askham Bar, it collided with a pedestrian barrier, damaging traffic signs and railings, and finally coming to a stop.

The driver then made off on foot, but was chased down and detained by officers.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. He remains in custody at this time.