Man charged after moped fails to stop for police in Scunthorpe
Suspected class A drugs were allegedly found when the rider was searched
A man has been charged after the rider of a moped failed to stop for officers in Scunthorpe.
Police said the moped was ridden in the area of Oswald Road on Sunday 11th October.
Jai Snelling, 25-year-old, of Plantation Drive in Scunthorpe, has been charged with failing to stop, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, attempting to possess a class A drug, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
What police say happened
Officers spotted a man on a moped reported to be driving erratically at around 2.30pm.
Police said the rider allegedly failed to stop when requested, leading to a short pursuit.
The man then left the moped and was detained, according to police.
It is alleged that a quantity of suspected class A drugs was uncovered and seized when he was searched on arrest.
Court appearance
Snelling appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court on Monday 12th October.
He was bailed until his next appearance on Wednesday 4th November.