Van driver that 'led police in car and helicopter chase' caught

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, charged in connection with a number of offences.

Driver that ‘led police in car and helicopter chase’ from Wishaw to East Kilbride caught Police Scotland

A van driver who allegedly led police in a car, helicopter and foot chase through Glasgow has been arrested.

At around 10am on Saturday, officers tried to stop a Ford Transit van in the Glasgow Road area of Wishaw, in connection with a number of road traffic offences.

Police Scotland’s air unit said the force helicopter and officers were involved in a “lengthy vehicle pursuit” from Wishaw to East Kilbride.

The driver is alleged to have abandoned the van and lead officers in a short foot pursuit, before being arrested.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, charged in connection with a number of offences.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10am on Saturday, August 19, police attempted to stop a Ford Transit van in the Glasgow Road area of Wishaw, in connection with a number of road traffic offences.

“The vehicle was traced a short time later in East Kilbride, where a short foot pursuit took place with the male driver.

“He was arrested and charged in connection with a number of offences, and is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, August 21.”

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