Two people arrested following police pursuit in Heathcote

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Dec 23, 2023 |

Photo: Graeme Hill

Two people have been arrested following a police chase in Christchurch.

A police spokesman said they received a report of of a stolen vehicle sighted at 2:05PM.

The vehicle was spiked by police around 3:35PM.


Photo: Graeme Hill

“Police briefly pursued the vehicle but abandoned due to the nature of driving.

An eyewitness told Chris Lynch Media she saw a ute “screaming along” Bridle Path Road.

“The front wheel was very flat and it was very loud.”

Armed police surrounded the vehicle.


Photo: Graeme Hill

Another eyewitness said they saw a man being handcuffed at the scene.

Two people were taken into custody just before 4pm the police spokesman said.

The road was closed off for a short time but has since reopened.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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