Please attribute to Inspector Scott Cooper, Area Commander Hutt Valley.
Police arrested a driver who attempted to flee from police in Woburn, Lower Hutt early this morning.
The offending vehicle which contained two occupants, failed to stop for police and fled at speed at around 1am this morning.
The vehicle came to a stop on Randwick Road where one occupant ran from the vehicle, before the driver reversed at speed into the police car that was following.
The police car sustained minor damage, however the offending vehicle then fled again before eventually coming to a stop.
The driver then ran from the vehicle and was tracked by the police dog unit who located the offender at a residential property on Trevithick Grove.
The offender vigorously resisted arrest and had to be tasered before being arrested. A search of the offending vehicle also revealed a loaded pump action shot gun and ammunition.
Thankfully the police officer involved was not seriously injured, however he did receive minor abrasions as a result.
“This is a great example of proactive police work that has resulted in getting firearms off our streets and making our community a safer place for everyone,” said Inspector Scott Cooper.
A 25-year-old man was arrested and is facing multiple charges such as failing to stop, dangerous driving, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, assault with a weapon, possession of a knife, and possession of a pipe.
Enquiries are continuing and the offender has been remanded in custody and will be appearing in the Hutt Valley District Court tomorrow.
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