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Man arrested at Chatham Dockside after police chase

09:05, 15 February 2020

updated: 17:19, 17 February 2020

A man was arrested at Chatham Dockside following a police chase last night.

The pursuit started when officers attempted to stop a vehicle at 8.20pm in Pier Road, Chatham.

Police were called to Chatham Maritime Picture: @leedrich
Police were called to Chatham Maritime Picture: @leedrich

The driver, James McDowell of Watersmeet, Chatham, was arrested in the Dockside car park on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and drink-driving.

The 39-year-old was later charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath, dangerous driving and failing to stop for a police officer when required to do so.

He has been released on bail to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on March 17.

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