newy.com.au – A 20 year old Hunter Valley man has been charged and refused bail following an alleged police pursuit that began at North Rothbury and headed south towards Sydney.
Police said Traffic and Highway Patrol officers tried to stop a hatchback on Wine Country Drive about 12.20pm on Monday, 2 November 2026. The driver allegedly failed to stop, prompting a pursuit.
Officers followed the vehicle south to the M1 towards Sydney’s Hills District, where police said the pursuit was terminated.
The hatchback returned to the M1 a short time later and headed north towards Newcastle. Police said the vehicle was monitored along sections of the Old Pacific Highway and the M1, assisted by the PolAir helicopter.
Road spikes were deployed near George Booth Drive at West Wallsend about 3.05pm. The driver was arrested a short time later and taken to Toronto Police Station.
He was charged with failing to stop and driving recklessly during a police pursuit, and driving while disqualified. He was refused bail and is due to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Tuesday, 3 November.
Police asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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