It was a case of sink or swim for one dangerous driver yesterday afternoon, and unfortunately for him he ended up with both.
A Police unit in ?rewa observed the vehicle allegedly driving in a dangerous manner along Marine Parade at around 6.50pm.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ North Area Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Roger Small, says Police signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it fled at speed.
¡°Units quickly abandoned the pursuit while another nearby patrol unit observed the vehicle as it drove onto ?rewa Beach.
¡°The driver has then got out of the car and run into the water, swimming quite a distance offshore.¡±
Senior Sergeant Small says the Police Eagle helicopter kept an eye on the man while two members of the ?rewa Surf Lifesaving Club deployed with Police onboard.
¡°Staff managed to take the male into custody after a 30 minute impasse.
¡°This was excellent work from all staff involved, managing to bring what was a dangerous incident to a swift and safe conclusion for everyone.¡±
A 36-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court today charged with failing to stop, driving while disqualified and reckless driving.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/51½ÖÉä
