Man charged following pursuit in Grafton

A man has been charged over an alleged police pursuit in Grafton yesterday, NSW Police say.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District were patrolling Clarence Street, Grafton, when they spotted a man, allegedly wanted on several outstanding warrants, travelling in a BMW sedan yesterday (Wednesday 22 August 2018).

A police pursuit commenced through Grafton but was terminated due to safety concerns.

Following inquiries, a 33-year-old man was arrested outside a home in Powell Street about 2.30pm and he was taken to Grafton Police Station.

The man was charged with contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic), assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously (x2), drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous (x2), drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (x2), and three outstanding warrants.

He was refused bail and appeared before Grafton Local Court today (Thursday 23 August 2018) where he was refused bail to appear before the same court on Monday 27 August 2018.

Inquiries continue.

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