Motorcyclist arrested after police pursuit from Cliftonville to Manston

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A 61-year-old motorcyclist was arrested yesterday (March 7) following a police pursuit from Cliftonville to Manston.

The chase began at around 12.20am when a motorcyclist refused to pull over in Eastern Esplanade when police signalled for them to stop. Kent Police’s Tactical Operations team eventually stopped the man in Columbus Avenue at Manston.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “At around 12.20am on Tuesday 7 March, a motorbike failed to stop for police when requested to do so in Eastern Esplanade.

“Following a pursuit by officers from Kent Police’s Tactical Operations team, the motorbike was stopped in Columbus Avenue, near Manston.”

A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and dangerous driving. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.