A man has been arrested following an alleged pursuit between the Hunter Valley and Sydney this afternoon.
About 12.20pm (Monday 2 November 2026), Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a hatchback on Wine Country Drive at North Rothbury.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued south to the M1 towards Sydney's Hills District where the pursuit was terminated.
The hatchback returned to the M1 a short time later and commenced driving northbound towards Newcastle.
With the assistance of PolAir, the hatchback was monitored as it continued north along stretches of the Old Pacific Highway and the M1.
About 3.05pm, road spikes were successfully deployed near George Booth Drive at West Wallsend.
The driver, a 20-year-old Hunter Valley man, was arrested a short time later.
He was taken to Toronto Police Station where inquiries are ongoing.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
