Shepparton Police chase ends in arrest

SHEPPARTON MAN ARRESTED...On Monday, December 15, a high-speed chase occurred after a 24-year-old man was seen driving erratically near Welsford and Fryers Streets in the early hours of the morning. The incident escalated when his car crashed into a fire hydrant, leading to a police pursuit on foot and his eventual arrest. Photo: Supplied

A 24-year-old Shepparton man was arrested after a high-speed police pursuit early Monday, December 15. Officers spotted his silver Ford sedan being driven erratically near Welsford and Fryers streets around 1.05am. With Air Wing support, police followed the vehicle along the Midland Highway. Stop sticks were deployed, and the car eventually crashed into a fire hydrant. The driver, uninjured, attempted to flee on foot but was quickly arrested. Police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

SHEPPARTON MAN ARRESTED…On Monday, December 15, a high-speed chase occurred after a 24-year-old man was seen driving erratically near Welsford and Fryers Streets in the early hours of the morning. The incident escalated when his car crashed into a fire hydrant, leading to a police pursuit on foot and his eventual arrest.
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