Man charged after police chase on motorway

Officers launched a pursuit of a vehicle after it failed to stop near Abington at around 5.40pm on Friday.

Man arrested and charged after police pursuit on M74iStock

A man has been charged following a police chase on the M74.

Police launched a pursuit of a vehicle after it failed to stop near Abington at around 5.40pm on Friday.

The vehicle involved was subsequently stopped. There were no reports of injuries.

A man, 35, has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.40pm on Friday, September 5, 2025, a vehicle failed to stop for officers on the M74 near Abington.

“A short pursuit followed before the vehicle was stopped. There were no injuries.

“A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, 8 September.”

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