Man charged following police pursuit across Cheshire

Friday, 19 July 2024 09:24

A man who was arrested following a police pursuit across Cheshire has now been charged.

Phillip Hunter was arrested on Wednesday 17 July following a police pursuit which ended in Weaverham, near Northwich.

The 25-year-old of Beswick Road, Northwich, has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop for officers.

He is set to appear at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday 14 August.

A second man, aged 22 from Winsford, was also arrested following a second pursuit which ended near Nantwich.

The man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, theft of a motor vehicle and committing an act to pervert the course of justice.

He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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