Man arrested in Scunthorpe after police pursuit involving moped
Suspect in custody for dangerous driving and drug-related offences.
A 25-year-old man is in police custody after being pursued through Scunthorpe on a moped, following reports of erratic driving on Oswald Road on Sunday, 11th October.
The suspect failed to stop when officers approached and attempted to evade capture by driving down an alleyway.
He then abandoned the moped and attempted to flee on foot, but officers managed to detain him after a short chase.
The man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, and theft of a motor vehicle.
During the arrest, a search revealed a quantity of suspected class A drugs, leading to further charges of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
He remains in police custody, assisting with ongoing enquiries.
Fortunately, no members of the public were harmed during the incident.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the offences involved.