Two teens charged after pursuit near Lismore, NSW

Two teenagers have been charged after a pursuit near Lismore yesterday, NSW Police say.

About 8.35pm today, police attached to Traffic & Highway Patrol attempted to stop a stolen Nissan Pulsar on Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar, about 13km from Lismore.

The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

With the assistance of officers from Richmond Local Area Command, a short time later the vehicle stopped near the intersection of Gordon Blair Drive, Goonellabah.

Two male teenagers were arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.

A 15-year-old was charged with be carried in conveyance and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear at a Children’s Court tomorrow.

A 16-year-old was charged with take and drive conveyance and unlicensed driver.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at a Children’s Court on Friday 9 June 2017.

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