A DRIVER crashed after a high-speed pursuit through one of York’s busiest roads.

North Yorkshire Police says it arrested a man after a 100mph chase through the centre of York last night (Monday. October 7).

A police spokesperson said: “We received information about a car driven in suspicious circumstances in the Acomb area yesterday evening. Our officers made towards the location to find the vehicle.

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“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.” 

After the car failed to stop for the police, it was followed down Tadcaster Road – hitting speeds of more than 100mph with the car veering onto the wrong side of the traffic islands and pedestrian refuges, police said.

It then crashed into a pedestrian barrier, damaging traffic signs and railings, and finally coming to a stop, close to the roundabout at Askham Bar, the spokesperson added.

The driver attempted to flee the scene but was caught on foot by officers, the police said.

  • 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 is currently in custody.