Man arrested for 'multiple offences' after police chase

The chase started in the Bathgate area and ended near the Kaim Park Hotel.

A man has been arrested after failing to stop for officers led to a car chase in West Lothian.

Officers received a report of concern for a man driving in the Bathgate area at around 10.15pm on Sunday, March 26.

The driver failed to stop the car, resulting in a low-speed police pursuit which ended in the Edinburgh Road area, near the Kaim Park Hotel.

Eyewitness footage shows multiple police cars speeding through the area with sirens on, as well as a helicopter flying above.

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with multiple offences, and appeared in court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.15pm on Sunday, 26 March, 2023, police received a report of concern for a man driving in the Bathgate area.

“The vehicle failed to stop for police and a low-speed pursuit ended in the Edinburgh Road area.

“A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a number of offences. He was expected to appear at court on Monday, March 27, 2023.”

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