A game of stuck in the mud has ended in court for one rider after he attempted to evade Police during the early hours of this morning.
Just before 4.30am, a Police unit observed a motorbike with false number plates travelling along Bruce McLaren Road, Henderson.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ West Area Commander, Inspector Jason Edwards, says officers followed the rider, who appeared to be having issues with the bike.
¡°The motorcycle was travelling at low speed, with the rider appearing unable to change gears.¡±
He says the rider then noticed Police and allegedly continued onto Henderson Valley Road and attempted to evade Police by riding on the footpath.
¡°The motorcycle, which has since been confirmed as stolen, ended up getting stuck in mud and the rider has fled on foot.
¡°A foot chase has ensued and officers have quickly taken him into custody.
¡°Thanks to the good work of all Police staff involved, the rider will be held to account.¡±
A 24-year-old man, who also had a warrant to arrest, will appear in Wait¨¡kere District Court today charged with failure to answer district court bail.
Other charges are being considered.
ENDS.
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