Appeal for dash cam footage of pursuit in Cessnock

Police are appealing for information as they investigate a pursuit near Cessnock, NSW Police say.

At about 1:50pm on Monday 23 October 2018, officers from Hunter Valley Police District attempted to stop a dark/black R1 Yamaha on Melbourne Street Aberdare, near the intersection of Duffie Drive.

The motorcycle failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.

The motorcycle turned left onto Duffie Drive and right on to Cessnock Road, heading towards Neath, reaching speeds of approximately 100km per hour.

A short time later the pursuit was terminated due to the dangerous manner of riding.

No one was injured in the pursuit.

Police are urging anyone with dash cam footage of the incident or anyone who may have been on Cessnock Road and Maitland Road between Cessnock and Neath, between 1:30pm and 2pm on Monday 23 October 2018, to contact Hunter Valley Police or Crime Stoppers.

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