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A 28-year-old man is facing several charges after fleeing from Police yesterday in Nelson.
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Sergeant Dale Smith, from Nelson’s Tactical Crime Unit, says the man was initially spotted sitting in a parked vehicle outside Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club in Gladstone Road yesterday afternoon. ?
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“The man appeared to be slumped over the steering wheel of the car, with the engine running.”
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"As Police approached, the man lifted his head and began driving towards the officers, and the officers had to take evasive action to avoid being hit.”
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“The man then fled from Police, crashing his car a short time later on the corner of Lower Queen Street and Swamp Road. ?He then attempted to flee on foot.”
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The man is facing charges of driving while disqualified, reckless driving, aggravated assault, and other driving and drug-related charges.
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He is scheduled to appear in Nelson District Court today.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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